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30. Reinstall all previously removed parts in reverse order.
NOTE: MAKE SURE WIRE HARNESS IS NOT BEING CRUSHED WHEN
REINSTALLING JACK BRACKET!
31. Install supplied fuses into fuse holders.
32. Reconnect negative battery cable. Tighten to 7.5Nm (66in-lb)
Splicing Technique
1. Use a sewing seam ripper, available from sewing supply stores, in order to cut open the harness in
order to avoid wire insulation damage.
2. Cut as little wire off the harness as possible. You may need the extra length of wire in order to change
the location of a splice.
3. Strip approximately 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of insulation from each wire to be spliced.
Do not nick or cut any of the strands. Inspect the stripped wire for nicks or cut strands.
If the wire is damaged, repeat this procedure after removing the damaged section.
4. Select the red DuraSeal splice sleeve Part #19168446 for 18-22 AWG wire
5. Place the DuraSeal splice sleeve in the crimp tool.
If using the EL-38125-10 splice sleeve crimping tool, use crimp nest number 2.
If using the J-38125-8 splice sleeve crimping tool, use crimp nest number 1
6. Close the hand crimper handles slightly in order to firmly hold the DuraSeal splice sleeve in the proper
nest.
7. Insert the wire into the splice sleeve barrel until the wire hits the barrel stop.
8. Tightly close the handles of the crimp tool until the crimper handles open when released.
The crimper handles will not open until you apply the proper amount of pressure to the DuraSeal
splice sleeve. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the opposite end of the splice.
9. Using the heat torch, apply heat to the crimped area of the barrel.
Start in the middle and gradually move the heat barrel to the open ends of the tubing:
The tubing will shrink completely as the heat is moved along the insulation.
A small amount of sealant will come out of the end of the tubing when sufficient shrinkage is
achieved.