Wire Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Lexus LS 400. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Except for a damaged front air bag sensor connector, no other part of the harness can be repaired. If wiring harness is damaged, replace complete wiring harness assembly. Use the following procedure to replace front air bag sensor connector by splicing a new connector into the harness.
- Obtain 2 Pressure-Contact Sleeves (82988-24010 or 82999-12020). See Fig 1. Remove cover from rear end of front air bag sensor connector. Cut off connector, cutting wires as close to connector as possible. Carefully strip .31-.43" (8-11 mm) of insulation from end of each wire. DO NOT damage wire. If wire is damaged, strip wire ends again.
- Insert stripped wire ends into pressure-contact sleeve, with overlap junction inside of pressure-contact sleeve. See Fig 1. Position middle of sleeve in Blue crimping section of Crimper (169060). Squeeze crimper until 2 protrusions on section of crimper marked CLOSE HERE contact each other.
- Pull wires to ensure a secure crimp. Crimp both ends of pressure-contact sleeve using crimper at INS position. See Fig 1. Thoroughly wrap silicon tape around sleeve for protection. Wrap vinyl tape around corrugated tubes to secure them to wires.