Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 572

Fig. 389: Locating Cables

At the ends of cables, ensure that the wire is positioned such that distance (a) between the end of the

wire and the edge of the housing is approx. 2 mm (arrow). Make sure that this distance is not too long or
too short.

Only this ensures that the line is clamped twice and that the distance to the edge of the housing is large
enough to prevent a short circuit.

Fig. 390: Locating Distance Between End Of Wire And Edge Of Housing

3. Press together the cable connector by pressing the top and bottom part at the same time using pliers until

you hear it snap into place.

Fig. 391: Pressing Cable Connector

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4. Check that cable connector has snapped into place all the way round.

Secure cable connectors in vehicle to prevent them rattling.

Fig. 392: Locating Cable Connectors

PROTECT REPAIR AREA AFTER CABLE REPAIRS - AR00.19-P-0100-08A

Protection of repair area with heat-shrinkable tube

1. Slide heat-shrinkable tube over the repair area.

2. Heat the heat-shrinkable tube using hot air blower until it lies evenly against the repair area.

Fig. 393: Heating Heat-Shrinkable Tube

PROTECT REPAIR AREA AFTER CABLE REPAIRS - AR00.19-P-0100-08B

Protect repair area using corrugated hose.

1. Place corrugated hose over repair area.

2. Wrap insulating tape around corrugated hose at both ends.

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Fig. 394: Wrapping Insulating Tape Around Corrugated Hose At Both Ends

PROTECT REPAIR AREA AFTER CABLE REPAIRS - AR00.19-P-0100-08C

Protect repair area by wrapping fabric tape around it.

1. Wrap fabric tape around repair area as per original condition.

Fabric tape restores the appearance of the repair area and provides protection from chafing. In parts of

vehicle subject to high levels of stress (e.g. engine compartment) fabric tape should only be used together
with other (watertight) protective measures.

REPAIRING WIRING HARNESS USING SOLDER CONNECTORS - AR00.19-P-0100-09A

Fig. 395: Identifying New Passenger Vehicle Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 04 99 00)

Fig. 396: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)

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Fig. 397: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)

Fig. 398: Identifying Wire Stripper (220 589 01 99 40)

Fig. 399: Identifying Reflector (220 589 01 99 41)

Fig. 400: Identifying Adapter (220 589 01 99 42)

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