General notes concerning repairs to vehicle electrical system |
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| Observe current notes (also notes concerning removing and installing components) in workshop manuals and in the Technical Service Handbook. |
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| Before beginning repairs to a wiring harness, first rectify the cause of the damage, e.g. sharp edges on a body part, defective electrical consumer, corrosion. |
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| Disconnecting the battery earth cable (open circuit) ensures safety when working on the electrical system. The battery positive wire need only be disconnected for removal of the battery. |
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| To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to → Chapter. |
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| If possible, do not loosen any earth wires from the body (danger of corrosion). |
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