WIRE CODES
Two-color wires are indicated by a two-letter
symbol. The first indicates the base color of the
wire, the second indicates the color of the stripe.
For example:
W/R = White wire with a red stripe
BR/Y = Brown wire with a yellow stripe
Symbol (Example):
Solid Color Wire
B
Black
DISCONNECTING CONNECTORS
When disconnecting the wires, grasp the
connectors, not the wires.
Example:
INCORRECT
WIRE TIE PROCEDURE
Tapered End
Wire Tie Head
Wrap wire tie around the
harness you wish to secure
together.
IDC WIRE TAP PROCEDURE
Place IDC on Vehicle
Wire.
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Striped Wire
White
(Base Color)
W/R
Red
(Stripe Color)
CORRECT
Insert the Tapered End of
the wire tie into the Wire Tie
Head.
Close side of IDC.
Insert EC Mirror Harness
wire into IDC.
CONNECTOR DIAGRAMS
Connector diagrams show connectors on the
harness side. The terminal indicates the view
from the harness side.
Example:
Unused terminals are indicated by .
LOCKING CONNECTORS
When locking connectors, listen for a click,
indicating they are securely locked.
Example:
"Click"
Pull the Tapered End
through the Wire Tie Head
until the wire tie is snug.
Crimp IDC metal tab
over both wires until
flush with top of IDC.
Connector on Harness Side
View from
harness side
"*"
Trim wire tie end after
tightening.
Close top of IDC.
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