Cutting a cable

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Fig 1: Cutting Cable At Cable Terminal

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If the cable is connected to a connector first remove the cable with the cable terminal from the housing.

Cut the cable at the cable terminal.

Fig 2: Cutting Cable Terminal Between Core Crimp And Insulation Wings

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Minimize length loss on cables

If there is a risk that the cable will be too short when the cable terminal is replaced follow this procedure in order to minimize length loss for tightly routed cables:

Cut the cable terminal between the core crimp and the insulation wings.