GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

The following repair procedures can be used to repair Push to Seat, Pull to Seat or Weather Pack® terminals. Some terminals do not require all steps shown. Skip those that do not apply for your immediate terminal repair. The Terminal Repair Kit (J 38125-A) contains further information.

  1. Cut off terminal between core and insulation crimp (minimize wire loss) and remove seal for Weather Pack® terminals.
  2. Apply correct seal per gauge size of wire and slide back along wire to enable insulation removal ( Weather Pack® terminals only).
  3. Remove Insulation.
  4. Align seal with end of cable insulation. (Weather Pack® terminals only).
  5. Position strip (and seal for Weather Pack®) in terminal.
  6. Hand crimp core wings.
  7. Hand crimp insulation wings (non Weather Pack®). Hand crimp insulation wings around seal and cable (Weather Pack®).
  8. Solder all hand crimp terminals.