
RS–38
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM – WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
Good Example
Two Stripped Wires Pressure-Contact
Sleeve (Blue)
Pressure-Contact
Section
Bad Example
Wire in
Short Position Wire Bend
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(b) Overlap the 2 stripped wire ends inside of the
pressure–contact sleeve as illustrated in the left.
HINT: The blue pressure–contact sleeve
(Part No. 82999–12020) is available individually.
Miniature
Screwdriver
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HINT: You might find it easier if you use a miniature screwdriver as a guide as you insert wires into the sleeve.
Color Marks
Sleeve
Crimping Tool
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(c) The crimping tool (AMP Part No. 169060) has color marks on
it. Place the sleeve in the correct section of the tool according
to the color of the sleeve itself.
"CLOSE HERE"
Contact
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(d) With the center of the sleeve correctly placed between the
crimping jaws, squeeze the crimping tool until either end
comes into contact at the section marked by "CLOSE HERE".
HINT: Check to see that the sleeve and wires are still in the
correct position before closing the crimping tool ends with
steady pressure.