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11/5/2012
WIRE CODES
Two-color wires are indicated by a two-letter
symbol. The first indicates the base color of the
wire, the second indicates the color of the stripe.
For example:
W/R = White wire with a red stripe
BR/Y = Brown wire with a yellow stripe
Symbol (Example):
B
W/R
Solid Color Wire
Striped Wire
Black
White
(Base Color)
Red
(Stripe Color)
CONNECTOR DIAGRAMS
Connector diagrams show connectors on the
harness side. The terminal indicates the view
from the harness side.
Example:
Connector on Harness Side
View from
harness side
Unused terminals are indicated by .
“*”
*
DISCONNECTING CONNECTORS
When disconnecting the wires, grasp the
connectors, not the wires.
Example:
CORRECT
INCORRECT
“Click”
LOCKING CONNECTORS
When locking connectors, listen for a click,
indicating they are securely locked.
Example:
IDC WIRE TAP PROCEDURE
Place IDC on Vehicle
Wire.
Close side of IDC.
Insert EC Mirror Harness
wire into IDC.
Crimp IDC metal tab
over both wires until
flush with top of IDC.
Close top of IDC.
Tapered End
Wire Tie Head
WIRE TIE PROCEDURE
Wrap wire tie around the
harness you wish to secure
together.
Insert the Tapered End of
the wire tie into the Wire Tie
Head.
Trim wire tie end after
tightening.
Pull the Tapered End
through the Wire Tie Head
until the wire tie is snug.
