B–31 TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR REPAIR–TERMINAL REPLACEMENT Three or More Times 10 mm (0.39 in.) HINT: • Before starting the operation, thoroughly wipe dirt and grease off the sections to be joined. • If the adhesive surfaces of two tapes come in contact they will stick together and will not come apart, so do not remove the backing film except when using the tape. • Do not let oil and dust, etc. get on the tape surface. (a) Ready about 100 mm (3.94 in.) of silicon tape (Part No. 08231–00045) and peel off the film. (b) Stretch the silicon tape until its width is reduced by half. (c) About 10 mm (0.39 in.) from the end of the sleeve, wrap the silicon tape around the sleeve three or more times while stretching the tape. Tape overlapping (d) Wrap the remaining part of the sleeve with half of the tape overlapping at each turn. 10 mm (0.39 in.) Two or More Times (e) Firmly wrap the tape two times or more about 10 mm (0.39 in.) from the other end of the sleeve, then wrap the tape back towards the start again and firmly finish winding the tape around the center of the sleeve. Finish Wire Harness Repair Manual (RM1022E) 41