User's Manual

80-J4866-1 Rev. A 1/9/06 9-3
ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Cable Installation Routing and Protecting Cables
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Special Exterior Routing Guidelines
• When routing outside of the vehicle, always use convoluted tubing to protect the cables.
• Route away from exhaust pipes and moving parts. If an exhaust pipe or moving part must
be crossed, use extra cable wraps and route the cable in such a manner that if the wrap
fails, the cable will be caught or rest on a safe part (not hot or moving).
• Seal all external holes for cables with refrigeration/tar tape or silicone sealant to keep
moisture out.
• Route cables with any existing vehicle cables.
Special Interior Routing Guidelines
• Route cables under carpets when possible, but avoid high foot traffic areas of the carpet
where the cable may be damaged by wear.
• When reinstalling carpets or kick plates, be careful that screws do not penetrate cables.
• Route cables with any existing vehicle cables.
• Use convoluted tubing and refrigeration tape when cables are routed through interior
holes with sharp edges.
Storing Excess Cabling
Secure any excess cabling with cable wraps in the storage compartment or stow it out of
sight behind wall panels.
Service Loops (Drip Loops)
Provide service loops (drip loops) for all cables. This provides enough slack for future
servicing and also allows any moisture to drip off the cable. Ensure that service loops will not
cause any obstruction.
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Cable tied to existing
boomerang brackets
Convoluted tubing
Drip loop
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