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Slide the small yellow crimp connector onto both stripped, uninsulated wire ends on the 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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