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Wiring Harness Modification





Wiring Harness Improvement
An improved wiring harness for the overdrive was introduced during the 1978 model production run.
VIN-s:
242 131000
244 317000
245 182000
264 53000
265 13000
The new wiring harness is longer softer and better insulated.

Modification Of Old Type Wiring Harness





1. Remove the rubber bellow for the gear lever.
2. Cut the wires approx. 40 mm (1.5 inch) from the gear lever.
3. Splice two 14 gauge wires, approx. 250 mm (1O in) long.





4. Push on two 50 mm (2 in) pieces of insulation tubing.





5. Use tape to tie the wires to the gear lever, as shown.
6. Attach two spade connectors to the wire ends.





7. Loop the wires to permit maximum flexibility. Attach to the connector. It must be in the front left corner.
8. Reinstall the rubber bellow.