Splicing cables of different areas

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Fig 1: Identifying Cables Spliced In Different Areas

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

If the cable areas are so different that they will not fit in the same butt connector, do as follows:

Select butt connector to fit the larger cable.
Strip the smaller cable to double length and bend the stripped section double.