SLK 320 (170.465) V6-3.2L (112.947) (2002)
Wiring Harness: Service and Repair
AH00.19-P-1000-04A Repair Methods For Wiring Harnesses
AH00.19-P-1000-04A Repair Methods For Wiring Harnesses
Repair method summary
The following methods have been approved by Daimler for repairing wiring harnesses in Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Repair methods:
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Crimping
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Solder connection (Raychem)
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Axial solder connection (Raychem)
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Combination of Raychem and cable tail
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Soldering
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Rapid connection technology
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Flat conductor pliers
Application
Individual cases must be analyzed in detail to decide which method can and cannot be used to repair wiring harnesses (wires, contacts and connectors).
Crimping repair method
In crimping, the insulation is first stripped off an appropriate distance (a) from the end of the wire. Then the contact pin is placed over the stripped end of
the wire and pinched ("crimped") in place by means of a special pliers-like crimping tool. Crimping is performed quickly and with ease. A special
crimper is required.
Only lines up to 4 mm2 shall be crimped.
Raychem repair method
With this method, special solder connectors are used. The solder connections contain the solder and they also feature insulation and a seal. A special hot
air blower provides the heat required for soldering and shrinking the insulation. A special reflector is fitted to the hot air blower. The temperature for this
repair method is 400 °C.
Raychem is the manufacturer of the solder connectors that are required for this method. The Raychem repair method is mainly used for integrating repair
wiring harnesses (cable tails).