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61 13 Cutting To Length And Stripping Insulation From Cables
Special tool 61 9 043 (cable stripper with wire cutter) for cutting and stripping insulation from cables.
Refer to repair instructions:
Special tools for wiring harness repairs, refer to 61 13 SPECIAL TOOLS FOR WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS .
Cutting to length:
Slide upper handle of cable stripper (6) in direction of arrow until cutting tool (7) becomes visible. Open stripper in final position and hold in this position.
Hold wire (8) between cutters and squeeze tool handles as far as they will go.
Stripping insulation
Guide wire (1) until behind knife. Wire length (2) behind knife blade represents the length from which insulation will be stripped.
Stripped length:
| Wire cross-section (mm2 ) | Stripped length (mm) |
| 0.35 ... 0.50 | 4.0 |
| 0.75 ... 1.00 | 4.5 |
| 1.00 ... 2.50 | 5.0 |
Squeeze tool handles until wire is held tight by jaws (3).
Continue to squeeze tool handles. This strips insulation from wire (4).
Open cable stripper and remove stripped wire (5).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.