Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
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Short Finder
The J 8681-A short finder is available to locate hidden shorts to ground. The short finder creates a pulsing magnetic field in the shorted circuit and shows
you the location of the short through body trim or sheet metal.
NOTE: A fused jumper may not protect solid state components from being damaged.
Repair Instructions
CONNECTOR REPAIRS
Push-to-Seat Connector
Connector Repairs: Push-to-Seat Connector
Follow the steps below in order to repair push-to-seat connectors.
1. Remove the Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) device, the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) device, and/or the secondary lock.
2. Separate the connector halves.
Connector Repairs: Push-to-Seat Connector
3. Use the proper pick or removal tool (1) in order to release the terminal.
4. Gently pull the cable and the terminal (2) out of the back of the connector.
Connector Repairs: Push-to-Seat Connector
5. Reform 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.
