Repair cable harness using rapid connection technology - AR00.19-P-0100-06A

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The cable connectors must only be used inside the vehicle. Cable connectors must only be used once.

Use only the 2, 4, 6, and 10-pin cable connectors approved by Daimler.

The approved cable connectors may only be used for cable cross-sections of 0.35 to 0.75 mm² .

They are not approved for Controller Area Network (data bus/CAN bus) (CAN lines, coaxial cable, lines of safety-relevant systems (e.g. supplemental restraint system) and control unit wiring harnesses.

Select cable connectors according to the cable cross-sections and the number of cables.
Insert the cables individually into the notches one by one (arrows).

Fig 1: Locating Cable Harness
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At the ends of cables, ensure that the wire is positioned such that distance (a) between the end of the wire and the edge of the housing is approx. 2 mm (arrow). Make sure that this distance is not too long or too short.

Only this ensures that the cable is clamped twice and that the distance between the end of the wire and the edge of the housing is large enough to prevent a short circuit.

Fig 2: Identifying Distance Between Wire End And Housing Edge
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Press together the cable connector by pressing the top and bottom part at the same time using pliers until you hear it snap into place.

Fig 3: Pressing Cable Connector Using Pliers
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Check that cable connector has snapped into place all the way round.
Secure cable connectors in vehicle to prevent them rattling.

Fig 4: Checking Cable Connector Has Been Secured Properly
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