Connector Repairs; Connector Position Assurance Locks; Terminal Position Assurance Locks; Push To Seat Connectors - GMC Chevrolet Camaro 1998 Service Manual

8-31 O Wiring Systems
Connector Repairs
The Connector Repairs section contains the following
types of connector repair information. Using these
elements together will make connector repair faster
and easier:
• Connector Position Assurance Locks.
• Terminal Position Assurance Locks.
• Push to Seat Connectors.
• Repairing Damaged Wire Insulation.
• Wiring Repairs.
• Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Clips.
• Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Clips.
• Splicing Twisted or Shielded Cable.
Connector Position Assurance Locks
The Connector Position Assurance (CPA) is a small
plastic insert that fits through the locking tabs of all the
SIR system electrical connectors. The CPA ensures
that the connector halves cannot vibrate apart.
You must have the CPA in place in order to ensure
good contact between the SIR mating terminals.
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.
Push to Seat Connectors
Terminal Removal
Follow the steps below in order to repair push to seat
connectors.
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1. Remove the terminal position assurance {TPA)
device, the connector position assurance (CPA)
device, and/or the secondary lock.
2. Separate the connector halves (1 ).
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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.
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5. Re-form the locking device if you are going to
reuse the terminal (1).
6. To repair the terminal, refer to Terminal Repair.
Terminal Repair
1. Slip the cable seal away from the terminal.
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2. Cut the wire as close to the terminal as possible.
3. Slip a new cable seal onto the wire.
4. Strip 5 mm (3/16 in) of insulation from the wire
5. Crimp a new terminal to the wire.
6. Solder the crimp with rosin core solder.
7. Slide the cable seal toward the terminal.
8. Crimp the cable seal and the insulation.
9. If the connector is outside of the passenger
compartment, apply grease to the connector.
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