Weather Pack Connectors
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following is the proper procedure for the repair of Weather Pack® Connectors.
- Separate the connector halves (1).
- Open the secondary lock. A secondary lock aids in terminal retention and is usually molded to the connector (1).
- Grasp the wire and push the terminal to the forward most position. Hold the wire in this position.
- Insert the Weather Pack® terminal removal tool into the front (mating end) of the connector cavity until it rests on the cavity shoulder (1).
- Gently pull on the wire to remove the terminal through the back of the connector (2).
Important: Never use force to remove a terminal from a connector.
- Inspect the terminal and connector for damage. Repair as necessary. Refer to Repairing Connector Terminals .
- Reform the lock tang (2) and reset terminal in connector body.
- Close secondary locks and join connector halves. Verify that circuit is complete and working satisfactorily.
- Verify that circuit is complete and working satisfactorily.
- Perform system check.