Electrical System: Inspection

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CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the terminal, wrap a thin wire around the tester probe before inserting into terminal.
When a tester is used to inspect for continuity or measuring voltage, insert the tester probe from the wiring harness side.

Fig 1: Inserting Tester Probe From Wiring Harness Side

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Inspect the terminals of waterproof connectors from the connector side since they cannot be accessed from the wiring harness side.

Fig 2: Inspecting Terminals Of Waterproof Connectors

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Terminals

Pull lightly on individual wires to verify that they are secured in the terminal.

Fig 1: Pulling Lightly On Individual Wires

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