
164 KENR8601
Testing and Adjusting Section
a. Ensure that the connector is properly locked.
Also, ensure that the two halves of the
connector can not be pulled apart.
b. Verify that the latch tab of the connector is
properly latched. Verify that the latch tab of the
connector is fully latched.
Expected Result: The connector will securely
lock. The connector and the locking mechanism
are without cracks or breaks.
Results:
OK – The connecto r will s ec ure ly lo ck . The
connector and the locking mechanism are
without cracks or breaks. Proceed to test step
2.
NOT OK – A problem exists with the connector.
Repair: Repair the connector or replace the
connector, as required.
STOP.
2. CHECK THE ALLEN HEAD SCREW ON THE
HARNESS CONNEC TOR OF THE ECM.
a. Ensure that the connector bolt is properly
tightened. Be careful not to tighten the bolt too
much. The bolt may break.
b. Do not exceed 6.0 N·m (53.0 lb in) of torque
on the connector bolt of the harness when the
connector is being installed on the ECM.
Expected Result: The harness connector is
secure and the connector bolt of the ECM is
properly torqued.
Results:
OK – The harness connector is secure and
the connector is properly torqued. Proceed to
test step 3.
NOT OK – A problem exists with the connector.
Repair: Secure the harness connector of the
ECM. Ensure that the connector bolt is properly
torqued.
STOP.
3. PERFORM A PULL TEST ON EACH
CONNECTOR CONTACT.
a. Each connector contact should withstand 45 N
(10 lb ) of pu ll. Each wire should remain in the
connector body. This test checks whether the
wire was properly crimped in the contact and
whether the contact was properly inserted into
the connector.
b. The DT connectors use an orange wedge to
lock the terminals in place.
c. Check in order to ensure that the orange wedge
is not missing and that the orange wedge is
installed properly on the DT connectors.
Note: A Crimp Tool should ALWAYS be used in order
to crimp wires on connector c ontacts. Do not solder
the terminals. Use the proper Crimp Tool.
Expected Result: Each connector contact
should withstand 45 N (10 lb) of pull. Each wire
remains in the connector body.
Results:
OK – Each connector contact withstands
45 N (10 lb) of pull. Eac h wire remains in the
connector body. Proceed to test step 4.
NOT OK – A problem exists with the connector.
Repair: Repair the wiring or repla ce the
connector contact.
STOP.
4. CHECK THE WIRES FOR NICKS OR
ABRASIONS I N THE INSULATION.
a. Carefully inspect each wire fo r signs of
abrasion, nicks, or cuts.
The following areas are locations that should
be checked:
•
Exposed insulation
•
Points of rubbing wire
b. Check all of the hold down clamps for the
harness in order to verify that the harness is
properly clamped. Also check all of the hold
down clamps for the harness in order to verify
that the harness is not compressed by the
clamp. Pull back the harness sleeves in order
to check for a flattened portio n of wire. The
flattened portion of wire is caused by the clamp
that holds the harness.
Expected Result: The wires a re free o f
abrasion, nicks, or cuts and the harness is
properly clamped.