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Exchangeable head, 4.0-6.0 sq.mmVAS 1978/2 A

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Slide crimp connection on to both stripped wire ends of vehicle-specific single wire and crimp them using crimp pliers. 

NOTE:  Do not crimp wire insulation.

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

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Put Shrink Tip For Hot Air Gun VAS 1978/15 on to Hot Air Gun, 220 V/ 50 Hz VAS 1978/14. 

CAUTION:
Risk of damaging surrounding components. 
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When heat-shrinking crimp connections, be careful not to damage any other wiring, plastic parts or insulating material with the hot
nozzle of the hot air gun. 

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Always observe operating instructions of heat gun.

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Heat crimp connection using hot air gun lengthwise from center outward until it is sealed completely and adhesive comes out the ends. 
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This is how the completed repair location with individual crimp connector should appear.

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