Push-to-Seat

Typical Push-to-Seat Connector:

Follow the steps below to repair Push-to-Seat connectors. The steps are illustrated with typical connectors. Your connector may differ, but the repair steps are similar. Some connectors do not require all the steps shown. Skip those that don't apply.

Remove Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) device, Connector Position Assurance (CPA) device and/or secondary lock.

Push-to-Seat Connector:

Removing Terminal Retainers:

Push-to-Seat Connector:

Push-to-Seat Connector:

Push-to-Seat Connector:

1. Separate connector halves.

Push-to-Seat Connector:

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2. Release terminal using proper pick or removal tool. Gently pull cable and terminal out of the back of the connector.

Push-to-Seat Connector:

Push-to-Seat Connector:

Push-to-Seat Connector:

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3. If terminal is to be re-used, re-form locking tank.
4. Make repair.
^ Using a new terminal:
A. Slip cable seal away from terminal (if equipped with seal).
B. Cut wire as close to terminal as possible.
C. Slip a new cable seal onto wire (if equipped with seal).
D. Strip 5 mm (3/16 in) of insulation from wire.
E. Crimp a new terminal to wire.
F. Solder with rosin core solder.
G. Slide cable seal toward terminal (if equipped with seal).
H. Crimp cable seal and insulation (if equipped with seal).
I. Apply grease to connectors outside the passenger compartment where the connector originally was equipped with grease.
5. To re-use a terminal or lead assembly, refer to Splicing Copper Wire. Be sure to keep cable seal (if equipped) on the terminal side of splice. Insert lead from the back until it catches.
Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Clips
Splicing Copper Wire Using Crimp and Seal Splice Sleeves

Push-to-Seat Connector:

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Push-to-Seat/Pull-to-Seat Connector:

6. Install TPA's, CPA's and/or secondary locks, if equipped.