61 13 ... Repairing Ribbon Cables

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Special tools required:

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

Fig 1: Placing Ribbon Cables In Connector Housing

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

Fig 2: Placing Connector Housing In Pliers

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Close pliers (2).