Wiring Repair Procedure

IMPORTANT:
If airbag system wiring is found chafed or damaged, the wiring should be repaired using the procedure listed below.

^ If the plastic wire covering is chafed but the wiring strands are NOT damaged:

Tape the damaged area with high quality electrical tape.

^ If the plastic wire covering is chafed and the wiring strands are damaged:

1. Cut the damaged wire in two.

2. Strip 1 inch of insulation from each end of the wire.

3. Place a piece of heat shrink tubing, P/N 04778570, on one end of the wire.

4. Spread the strands of the wire apart on both of the exposed wire ends.

5. Push the two wire ends together until the strands of the wire are close to the insulation.

6. Twist the wires together.

7. Solder the connection together using rosin core solder.

8. Center the heat shrink tubing over the repair area and apply heat with a heat gun. Heat the joint until the tubing is tightly sealed and sealant comes out both ends of the tubing.

9. Secure the wire to the harness to prevent chafing or damage to the insulation.