B–27 TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR REPAIR–TERMINAL REPLACEMENT Step 3. Replace the terminal. Existing terminal Cut New Terminal with lead 1. Cut the Old Terminal from the Harness. (a) Use the new wire lead as a guide for proper length. NOTE: If the length of wire removed is not approximately the same length as the new piece, the following problems may develop: • Too short — tension on the terminal, splice, or the connector, causing and open circuit. • Too long — excessive wire near the connector, may get pinched or abraded, causing a short circuit. HINT: When connecting a wire harness at there or more spots to the same connector, cut the wire harness as shown on the left. 82998–12200 2. Select the correct replacement terminal with lead, from the supply parts. Stripped insulation length (A) approximately 8 to 11 mm A A Existing Harness Supplied lead with New Terminal 3. Strip insulation from wire on the harness and replacement terminal lead. Start stripping at least 8 mm (0.31 in.) to 11 mm (0.43 in.) away from the end of the existing harness at vehicle side and also from the end of the repair wire. Wire Harness Repair Manual (RM1022E) 37