Communication Circuit Wiring Repair

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

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Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Strip the wires.

Fig 2: Identifying Dimension For Stripping Wire
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NOTE: Use rosin core mildly activated (RMA) solder, not acid core solder.

NOTE: Wait for the solder to cool before moving the wires.

Fig 4: Bending Wires In Straight Line

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Bend the wires back in a straight line.
Position the (A) heat shrink tube over the (B) wire repair.
- Overlap the heat shrink tube on both wires.
  
  Fig 5: Positioning Heat Shrink Tube Over Wire Repair
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Use the heat gun to heat the repaired area until adhesive flows out both ends of the heat shrink tube.

Fig 6: Verifying Heat Shrink Seal
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Reconnect the battery ground cable.