Minelab F3 Service Manual page 53

b. To Connect the Wiring Loom:
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With a new wiring loom, gently push the cable (connector first) through the
spine of the upper shaft emerging at the opening at the end of the upper shaft.
Shown in Figure 52
The connector on the wiring loom should NEVER be pulled or forced because this
could cause damage to the ribbon connection. The wiring loom is designed to slide
through the spine with ease, but if necessary, apply a small amount of silicone
grease to assist the movement of the wiring loom through the spine.

Thread the cover ribbon cable and cover bulkhead over the wiring loom
connector and onto the wiring loom.

The grommet is attached to the wiring loom by prising open the split in the
grommet with finger nails to get on to the wiring loom. Shown in Figure 53.
Figure 53: Correct Placement of Wiring Loom (Orange), Cover Ribbon Cable (Blue),
Grommet (Red) and Cover Bulkhead (Green).

Clean and lightly grease the grommet.
NOTE
Figure 52: Inserting wiring loom.
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