Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
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With the wire and terminal now removed from connector, prepare to solder the terminal. Check that area in vehicle under where you will be
soldering is covered to prevent damage to carpet etc. from soldering process. Prior to soldering, be sure to review Figures 1, 2, and 3 for how and
where to apply solder, Photos Sand 6 for proper use of heat sink, and Photos 7 to 9 for examples of proper and improper soldering. Failure to
follow these guidelines may result in improper repair and/or damaged wiring that will require harness replacement.
Recommended solder: 60/40 (lead/tin) Rosin core, 1 mm in diameter, and 5-10 mm in length. Be sure not to apply too much solder.
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Use care not to overheat the terminal to the point of melting insulation.
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Only use sufficient solder to solder area shown in Figure 3.
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Excessive solder may prevent terminal from properly locking into new connector.
Caution:
If the solder has spread on to terminal outside of the area shown in the illustration above, the harness will need to be replaced.
11)
Using the tip of a fully warmed 30 watt soldering iron, heat one of the terminals at the crimped area as shown in Figure 1.
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Use care not to overheat the terminal to the point of melting insulation.
After heating the terminal, move the iron away from the wire end of the terminal as shown in Figure 2. Touch the 1 mm diameter rosin core wire
solder to the terminal as shown in Figure 2. If the solder remains on the surface of the terminal crimp, continue to heat the terminal until the solder
melts in.
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Only use sufficient solder to solder area shown in Figure 3.
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Excessive solder may prevent terminal from properly locking into new connector.
12)
Repeat step 10 for the remaining terminal.
13)
Allow both terminals to cool completely before proceeding.
