Pull to Seat Connectors
PULL TO SEAT CONNECTORSTERMINAL REMOVAL
If the terminal is visibly damaged or is suspected of having a faulty connection, the terminal should be replaced.
Follow the steps below in order to repair pull-to-seat connectors:
1. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) device and/or the secondary lock.
2. Disconnect the connector from the component or separate the connectors for in-line connectors.
3. Remove the terminal position assurance (TPA) device.
4. Insert the proper pick or removal tool into the front of the connector body.
5. Grasp the wire at the back of the connector body and gently push the terminal (1) out the front of the connector body (3).
IMPORTANT: On connectors with more than one terminal the service loop may not be large enough to remove the terminal and crimp on a new one. If the terminal wire does not have a large enough service loop for removal, cut the wire 5 cm (2 in) behind the connector before removal.
TERMINAL REPAIR
1. If the wire needed to be cut in order to remove the terminal, gently push a small length of the same size wire through the back of the connector cavity until there is enough wire exposed in order to crimp on a new terminal. If the wire was not cut, cut the existing wire as close to the old terminal as possible.
2. Strip 5 mm (3/16 in) of insulation from the wire.
3. Crimp a new terminal to the wire.
4. Solder the crimp with rosin core solder.
TERMINAL INSTALLATION
1. Align the terminal and pull the wire from the back of the connector in order to seat the terminal.
2. If necessary, cut the new wire to proper length and splice with existing circuit. Refer to Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Sleeves.
3. If the connector is outside of the passenger compartment, apply dielectric grease to the connector.
4. Install the TPA, CPA and/or the secondary locks.