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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3533 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION61 00... REPAIRING AIRBAG CABLESIN EVENT OF VISIBLE DAMAGE
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

In event of visible damage

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION In event of visible damage
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Expose cable at damaged areas. Cut through one cable after the other at an appropriate position and insulate cables no longer required in wiring harness with insulating tape, do not under any circumstances cut through both cables at the same time. Now, depending on the scope of work, unpin contacts either on airbag control unit/airbag module or on adapter plug. Cut off unpinned cables. Insulate cables remaining in wiring harness with insulating tape. Now pin in contacts of repair cable, assignment of repair cables is relevant. Lay repair cable in vehicle parallel to existing airbag lead up to separation point. Cut off excess length of repair cable. Twist open cables. Connect cables with butt connectors and heat-shrink tubings in Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), assignment of repair cables is relevant. Twist cables again, open length (twist) must not exceed 40 mm. Secure interface (heat-shrink tubing) with insulating tape to prevent cables from twisting open.

Instructions for cutting off, insulating, crimping cables, installing and removing contacts:

CUTTING OFF AND INSULATING CABLES .

REPAIRING A PLUG CONNECTION USING CONNECTORS .

INSTALLING AND REMOVING CONTACTS .

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