61 00 ... Notes on Handling Wiring Harnesses and Cables

2006 BMW X3 (E83) (CANADA) L6-2.5L (M54)SECTION 61 00 ... Notes on Handling Wiring Harnesses and Cables



61 00 ... - Notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables





In general:
To avoid damage, observe the following instructions:
- Avoid compressive and tensile loads
- Make sure cables are laid without kinks or abrasions
- Ensure non-contacting routing at sharp-edged body parts; use muckets if necessary
- Secure additionally laid cables/leads with cable ties
In addition:
Shielded cables (coaxial cables):

Important!
Shielded cables must not be repaired!

- This may lead to indifferences in noise radiation and interference immunity at contact points in the shield
- To satisfy the requirements of the type approval, it is essential to replace shielded cables completely
Fiber-optic cables:

Note:
Fiber-optic cables are colored differently as follows:

- Green = MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) fiber-optic cables
- Yellow = ISIS (Integrated Service Information Server) fiber-optic cables
- Orange = repair fiber-optic cables

Important!
- Fibre-optic cables are permitted to show only one junction point (bridge), replace fiber-optic cables if necessary
- Smallest permissible bending radius is 25 mm
- Avoid effects of heat ≥ 85°

Treating cables and fiber-optic cables 61 13 ... Treating Cables and Fiber-Optic Cables
FlexRay:
It is possible to repair the FlexRay. In the event of damage, the cables can be joined with conventional butt connectors 61 13 ... Butt Connector For Repairing A Plug Connection.

Note:
- The cable is a twisted cable. If possible, maintain twisted cable after repair.

Airbag cables:
Repairing airbag cables Service and Repair
Ribbon cables:
Repairing ribbon cables 61 13 ... Repairing Ribbon Cables
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