Electrical connections
DIY-12
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Please observe the following instructions:
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Wherever possible, lay cables inside the vehicle, as they are better
protected there than outside.
If you do need to lay a cable outside the vehicle, ensure that it is well
fastened (use additional cable ties, insulating tape etc.).
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To prevent damage to the cables, when laying them, ensure that they are
far enough away from hot or moving vehicle components (exhaust pipes,
drive shafts, light systems, fans, heater etc.).
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Wrap insulating tape around the plug connections of the connecting
cables and every connection on a cable (including inside the vehicle) to
protect them from exposure to water. The most suitable tape for this is
self-vulcanising tape, e.g. from 3M.
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When laying the cables, make sure:
– They are not kinked or twisted
– They do not rub on edges
– They are not laid in sharp-edged ducts without protection.
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Attach the cables securely in the vehicle with cable binders, insulating
tape or by glueing them to prevent them from being tripped over.
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Protect every through-hole made in the outer skin of the bodywork against
water penetration, for example by using a cable with a sealant and by
spraying the cable and the cable sleeve with sealant.
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