Vibe FWD L4-2.4L (2009)
Repairing Connector Terminals
Repairing Connector Terminals
Special Tools
J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit
Use the following repair procedures in order to repair the following:
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Push to Seat terminals
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Pull to Seat terminals
Some terminals do not require all of the steps shown. Skip the steps that do not apply for your terminal repair. The J-38125 contains further
information.
1. Cut off the terminal between the core and the insulation crimp. Minimize any wire loss.
For cable seal terminals, remove the seal.
2. Apply the correct cable seal per gauge size of the wire, if used.
Slide the seal back along the wire in order to enable insulation removal.
3. Remove the insulation.
4. For sealed terminals only, align the seal with the end of the cable insulation.
5. Position the strip in the terminal.
For sealed terminals, position the strip and seal in the terminal.
6. Hand crimp the core wings.
7. Hand crimp the insulation wings.
For sealed terminals, hand crimp the insulation wings around the seal and the cable.
8. Solder all of the hand crimp terminals excepting Micro-Pack 100.64 size. Soldering Micro-Pack 100 World terminals may damage the terminal.
Terminal Position Assurance Locks
Terminal Position Assurance Locks
The terminal position assurance (TPA) insert resembles the plastic combs used in the control module connectors. The TPA keeps the terminal securely
seated in the connector body. Do not remove the TPA from the connector body unless you remove a terminal for replacement.
Tyco/AMP Connectors (43-Way)
Tyco/AMP Connectors (43-Way)
Special Tools
J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit
Removal Procedure
Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from the connector.
1. Locate the lever lock on the wire dress cover. Slide the lever lock away from the connector body.
2. Disconnect the connector from the component.
3. Locate the dress cover locking tabs on the dress cover of the connector. Using a small flat-blade tool release all of the locking tabs.
4. Once the locks are unlocked, lift the dress cover off.
