Element 4WD L4-2.4L (2004)
7. Crimp the insulation crimp.
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If you do not have a wire seal, then use the next larger size crimp slot. Position the crimping tool over the insulation crimp section of the
terminal, then squeeze the tool with both hands until the stops make contact.
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If you have a wire seal, position the insulation crimp in the 5.5 crimping slot, then carefully squeeze the crimp closed until its ends are
touching and making a full-circle shape.
8. Inspect the quality of the wire crimp. If it has any of the above mentioned NO GOOD crimps, cut it off and start over.
9. Insert the terminal into the connector. Make sure the wire seals are pushed all the way into the connector. Lightly pull on the wires to make sure
the terminal is locked into place.
10. Close or insert the secondary terminal lock, if applicable, and reconnect the connector.
How to Install Pigtail Terminals
HOW TO INSTALL PIGTAIL TERMINALS
Pigtail terminals (short pieces of wire with a factory crimped terminal) are used when the wire is too short or when access to the connector is too
