Crimping a butt connector
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Before completing crimping:
- Check that the butt connector is correctly located in the crimp tool forming section.
- Check the cables are still in the correct position in the butt connector.
If the butt connector is not correctly located, abort the crimp operation.
On most crimp tools of this type there is a locking device that can be released to open the tool. See illustration above.
Complete the crimping operation:
- Press the tool grips together to close the jaws
Do not release pressure on the grips until the tool has fully completed the crimp operation. Not until then will complete crimping have occurred and the tool can be opened.