Crimping a butt connector
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. 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 as shown.
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.