General Notes For Repairing Wiring Harnesses and Connectors

Wiring Harnesses and Connectors, Repairing

Safety Precautions

CAUTION!
When performing repairs on airbag and seat belt tensioner wiring harness, use only terminals, connectors and wires designated for it.

CAUTION!
Be sure to read the information regarding repairing the wiring harnesses for the airbag and pretensioner.

Observe country-specific regulations.

Pay attention to decals designating high voltage components. When performing repairs, residual voltage must be discharged.

The wiring harnesses for the airbag and the pretensioner may be repaired only with the (VAS 1978 B). Refer to => [ Airbag and Belt Tensioner Wires, Repairing ]. Airbag and Belt Tensioner Wires, Repairing

Refer to User's instructions of (VAS 1978 B)

General Notes For Repairing Wiring Harnesses And Connectors

Supplemental information for repairing CAN-Bus wires. Refer to => [ CAN Bus Wires, Repairing ]. CAN Bus Wires, Repairing

• The (VAS 1978 B) does not contain all the wire cross-sections in the vehicle. If the required wire cross-section is not present, the next greater cross-section must be used.

• Soldering is not permissible for repairs to the vehicle electrical system.

• Do not repair crimp connectors. Route a wire parallel to the faulty wire.

• After crimping, crimp connections must be heat-shrunk using hot air gun to prevent moisture penetration.

• Repairs on wiring harnesses and connectors must only be performed using (VAS 1978 B).

• Perform wiring harness repairs using only yellow wiring. Repaired areas are to be marked with yellow tape.

• Shielded harnesses may not be repaired. If faulty, the entire harness must be replaced.

• Perform a function test after each repair. If necessary, check DTC memory, erase and/or bring systems into basic setting.