Catera V6-3.0L VIN R (1997)
Connector Repairs: Push-To-Seat Connector
4. Gently pull the cable and the terminal (2) out of the back of the connector.
5. Re-form the locking device if the you are going to reuse the connector.
6. Make the repair.
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Slip the cable seal away from the terminal.
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Cut the wire as close to the terminal as possible.
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Slip a new cable seal onto the wire.
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Strip 5 mm (3/16 in) of insulation from the wire.
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Crimp a new terminal to the wire.
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Solder the crimp with rosin core solder.
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Slide the cable seal toward the terminal.
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Crimp the cable seal and the insulation.
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If the connector is outside of the passenger compartment, apply grease to the connector.
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In order to reuse a terminal or lead assembly, see the splicing copper wire.
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Refer to Wiring Repairs.
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Ensure that the cable seal is kept on the terminal side of the splice.
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Insert the lead from the back until it catches.
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Install the TPA, CPA and/or the secondary locks.
General
An open circuit is an incomplete circuit. Power cannot reach the load or the ground. If a circuit is open, active components do not energize. A short
circuit is an unwanted connection between one part of the circuit and either the ground or another part of the circuit. A short circuit causes a fuse to blow
or a circuit breaker to open.
Short Circuits Caused By Damaged Wire Insulation
If the damage is minor, locate the problem and tape over the wire. If the damage is more extensive, replace the faulty segment of the wire. Follow the
instructions below in order to repair copper and shielded cables.
Splicing Copper Wire Using Crimp and Seal Splice Sleeves
Crimp And Seal Splice Chart
Crimp and seal splice sleeves may be used on all types of insulation except tefzel and coaxial to form a one-to-one splice. They are to be used where
there are special requirements such as moisture sealing. Follow the instructions below in order to splice copper wire using crimp and seal splice sleeves.
1. Open the harness.
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If the harness is taped, remove the tape.
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To avoid wiring insulation damage, use a sewing ripper in order to cut open the harness.
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If the harness has a black plastic conduit, pull out the desired wire.
2. Cut the wire.
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Cut as little wire off the harness as possible.
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Ensure that each splice is at least 40 mm (1.5 in) away from other splices, harness branches, and connectors. This will help prevent moisture
from bridging adjacent splices and causing damage.
3. Strip the insulation.
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Find the correct wire size.
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Select the correct size opening in the wire stripper or work down from the largest size.
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Strip approximately 7.5 mm (5/16 in) of insulation from each wire to be spliced.
