Vehicle Electrical System, General Repair Information
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CAUTION:
When disconnecting and connecting battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the respective Repair Information.
WARNING:
Some tools are supplied with a tool safety clip, which is slid over the tool points after using the tool, in order to protect other workers from injuries and tool points from damage.
- Observe the current notes in the corresponding Repair Information for all repairs.
- Observe country-specific regulations.
- Before working on electrical system, battery ground (GND) strap must be disconnected. By disconnecting the battery ground (GND) strap (current disruption), the electrical system is guaranteed to be safe to work on. Disconnection of the battery positive terminal is only required for removal of the battery.
- Before commencing repair work, always eliminate cause of damage, for example, sharp body edges, faulty components, corrosion etc.
- Further information, e.g. installing and removing the individual components can be found in the appropriate Repair Information.
- Soldering is not permissible for repairs to the vehicle electrical system.
- Repair to the wiring harnesses and connectors on the vehicle electrical system may be performed only with the Wiring Harness Repair Kit -VAS 1978 B- and with previous versions. Only the yellow wires from the -VAS 1978 B- may be used.
- Wiring harness repairs may not be performed again in the wrapping of the vehicle-specific wiring harness and are to be marked with yellow adhesive tape. This indicated a previous repair.
- Crimp connections must never be repaired. If necessary, lay a wire parallel to the faulty wire. After crimping, crimp connections must be heat-shrunk using hot air gun to prevent moisture penetration.
- Always observe also the supplementary notes for repairing wiring harnesses on airbag- and seat belt tensioner systems, fiber optic cables, CAN-Bus wires, antenna wires and wire cross-sections up to 0.35 mm2 . Refer to WIRES WITH DIAMETER UP TO 0.35 MM .
- A function test must be performed after every repair. If necessary, check DTC memory, erase and/or bring systems into basic setting.
- If possible, do not loosen grounding straps from the body (danger of corrosion).
- All the wire cross-sections not in the vehicle are contained in the -VAS 1978 B- and previous versions. If the required wire cross-section is not present, the next greater cross-section must be used.
- Shielded harnesses may not be repaired. If faulty, the entire harness must be replaced.
- Heat-resistant wires have been installed in the vehicle at various locations, mainly in the engine compartment. Heat-resistant wires can be recognized by their somewhat duller and softer insulation. Only heat-resistant wires may be used to repair these wires.