Connectors - Connecting, Disconnecting and Repairing
Removing- Disengage connector lock using a small screwdriver and pull open (arrow)
NOTE: Connector can be removed only when connector lock is open.
- Remove connector from instrument cluster.
Installing
- Fully insert connector onto instrument cluster.
- Push connector lock down until locked.
26-point connectors on instrument cluster, repairing
Damaged or loose 26-point connector terminals can be repaired without replacing the entire wiring harness. Use connector terminal repair kit part no. 893 998 315.
CAUTION!
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your parts department for latest information.
- Disengage connector lock -A- and pull open.
- Remove 26-point connector from instrument cluster.
- Remove connector tie-wrap -C-.
- Remove inner connector housing -D- from outer connector housing -B-.
- Remove damaged terminal -E- from housing -D-.
- Install small end of new terminal/wire assembly (from repair kit part no. 893 998 315) into proper location of inner connector housing -D-.
- Install other end of new terminal/wire assembly into position 1 of new two-point connector housing, part no. 893 971 632 (from repair kit).
NOTE: The new two-point connectors have numbers 1 and 2 stamped on the housing to identify each terminal position. Always match position 1 of one connector to position 1 of the other connector when inserting terminals.
- Cut damaged terminal -E- from harness wire.
- Properly crimp new spade terminal (from repair kit) onto harness wire.
- Insert new spade terminal into position 1 of new two-point connector housing, part no. 893 971 992 (from repair kit).
- Install new connector housings together.
- Install inner connector housing -D- into outer connector housing -B-.
- Install tie wrap -C-.
- Secure repaired wire and new connectors to wire harness with tie wrap and insulate harness to prevent rattles.
- Fully insert connector into instrument cluster.
- Push down connector lock -A- until locked.