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Wire Repair

The wire is very important for the continued reliable operation of the vehicle. This repair must be done as described in the following procedures.

Twisted Wire Repair:




Twisted Wires
Remove or Disconnect
1. Jacket (1).
2. Twisted wires (2).
3. Insulation from the wire.

Install or Connect
1. Splice clip (3).
2. Crimp and solder the splice clips (4).
3. Electrical tape wrap (5) on the splices.
4. Outer jacket electrical tape wrap (6).

Twisted/Shielded Wire Repair:




Twisted Wires/Shielded Cable
Remove or Disconnect
1. Jacket (1).
2. Unwrap aluminum/Mylar tape (2).
3. Drain wire (3).
4. Leads.
5. Insulation on the leads.

Install or Connect
1. Splice clips (4).
2. Crimp and solder the splice clips (5).
3. Electrical tape wrap (6) on the splices.
4. Aluminum/Mylar tape by wrapping and taping.
5. Drain wire with a splice clip (7). Crimp and solder the splice clip.
6. Outer jacket electrical tape wrap (8).