Electrical Connectors - Cleaning Precautions
NO: 08-11-94GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Feb. 25, 1994
SUBJECT:
Use of Brake Parts Cleaner on Electrical Connectors
MODELS:
1989 - 1994 (AA) Spirit/Acclaim/LeBaron Sedan
1989 - 1994 (AB) Ram Van/Wagon
1989 - 1993 (AC) Dynasty/New Yorker/New Yorker Salon
1989 - 1993 (AD) Ram Pickup/Ramcharger
1989 - 1993 (AG) Daytona
1989 - 1994 (AJ) LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible
1989 - 1994 (AN) Dakota
1989 - 1994 (AP) Shadow/Shadow Convertible/Sundance
1989 - 1994 (AS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1990 - 1993 (AY) Imperial/New Yorker Fifth Avenue
1994 (BR) Ram Pickup
1993 - 1994 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/New Yorker/Vision
1989 - 1992 (MJ) Comanche
1995 (PL) Neon
1992 - 1994 (SR) Viper
1989 - 1994 (XJ) Cherokee/Wagoneer
1989 - 1994 (YJ) Wrangler
1993 - 1994 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee/Grand Wagoneer
DISCUSSION:
Some technicians have used Mopar Brake Parts Cleaner for cleaning electrical connectors. This was alright when only one brake parts cleaner was available from Mopar. Currently Mopar offers two different types of brake parts cleaners. DO NOT USE P/N 4549623 ON ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. It is petroleum based and will dissolve the plastic connector material. When cleaning electrical connectors, only use P/N 4318037 or an equivalent that is 1,1,1 Triclor based as they will not harm the plastic.
Any and all petroleum based chemicals should be prevented from coming in contact with plastic electrical connectors.
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