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[title] Preparing the Heat Shrink Tubing
[* 1] To prepare the heat shrink tubing (84431), one side needs to be stretched enough to fit over the end of the Pluggable 8 position Push-In Wire Terminal Plug End (26217)
-[* 1] The easiest way to do this is to use a pair of pliers (fully closed) inserted half way into the heat shrink,
+ [* 1] The easiest way to do this is to use a pair of pliers (fully closed) inserted half way into the heat shrink,
[* 9] When performing this step, be sure to not to over-stretch the heat shrink tubing causing rips or tears.
+[* 1] (UPDATE: an even easier way is to insert the heat shrink over one corner of the connector and then use a small Phillips screw driver under the other side of the heat sink tubing, and drag/pull the heat shrink over the other corner of the connector; this is much easier, takes a few seconds instead of minutes, and doesn't break the tubing.
[* 1] Proceed to slowly open the pliers to stretch the heat shrink.
[* 1] This process may require stretching a shorter section, inserting the pliers further, and then stretching that section.
[* 1] Test fit the heat shrink tubing over the end of the Pluggable 8 position Push-In Wire Terminal Plug End. You can see in the pic, the proper depth to have the plug inserted into the heat shrink.