CL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2001)
Radiator Cooling Fan Control Module: Diagnostic Aids
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
restricted to make a terminal repair.
NOTE: To replace just a connector terminal, go to How to Replace Connector Terminals.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
On some models, the SRS wires are in a separate harness. If the SRS harness is damaged, replace the harness; do not repair it. On other models, wire
harnesses include yellow SRS wires. If any SRS wire is damaged, replace the entire harness; do not repair it.
1. Remove the damaged or faulty terminal from the connector. Use the proper removal tool from Pin Tool Set.
2. Cut off the wire about an inch back from where it connects to the damaged or faulty terminal, then strip about half of the insulation off that piece.
This will be used to size the wire end of the replacement pigtail terminal.
NOTE: If you are not sure of the wire size, start with a large enough hole on the stripper that will not nick or cut off any strands of wires.
3. Select a pigtail terminal that matches the original wire at both ends (same kind of terminal and same diameter bare wire).
4. Select the smallest splice connector (yellow, pink, or blue) that will fit onto the stripped end of the original wire.
5. Insert the pigtail terminal into the connector cavity; push it in until it locks in place.
6. Lay the pigtail and the original wire side-by-side, and cut off both ends at once. If you are making more than one splice, do not cut each pigtail at
the same location; the resulting "lump" of splice connectors would interfere with rewrapping the harness. Instead, cut the first pigtail close enough
to the terminal so you will have room to make each remaining cut about 20 mm (3/4 inch) farther down on the next pigtail.
7. If you are using a yellow splice connector, strip about 6 mm (1/4 inch) of insulation off the ends of both wires. If you are using a pink or blue
splice connector, strip off about 8 mm (5/16 inch) of insulation.
