61 13... Repairing ribbon cables

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Place ribbon cables (1) in connector housing (2) and close cover (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Ribbon Cables, Connector Housing And Close Cover

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Place connector housing (1) in pliers (2) 61 1 190.

Close pliers (2).

Fig 2: Positioning Of Connector Housing In Pliers (61 1 190)

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