In Event Of Visible Damage

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Expose cable at damaged areas. Cut through one cable after the other at an appropriate position and insulate cables no longer required in wiring harness with insulating tape, do not under any circumstances cut through both cables at the same time. Now, depending on the scope of work, unpin contacts either on airbag control unit/airbag module or on adapter plug. Cut off unpinned cables. Insulate cables remaining in wiring harness with insulating tape. Now pin in contacts of repair cable, assignment of repair cables is relevant. Lay repair lead in car parallel to existing airbag lead up to cutting point. Cut off excess length of repair lead. Twist open cables. Connect cables with connectors and shrink-fit hoses in Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), assignment of repair cables is relevant. Twist cables again, open length (twist) must not exceed 40 mm. Secure interface (shrink-fit hoses) with insulating tape to prevent cables from twisting open.