Splicing cables of different areas

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.