Connector Housing Repair Procedure
The connector housings (available in Digital Radio, Mobile Telephone and Vehicle Locator Antenna Coaxial Cable Kit) are available for 1-way housings, 2-way housings and 3-way housings. Determine the connector housing required:
1-way housing
No change to the service coaxial cable is necessary in order to install the new coaxial cable into the vehicle.
2-way housing
A 4-inch jumper is required.
- Determine the appropriate generation (1, 2, or 3) and/or size (12.7mm or 8mm) of the 2-way housing that is in the vehicle.
- Remove the faulty/damaged coaxial cable from the 2-way connector housing by removing the terminal position assurance (TPA) from the connector housing and then slide the cable out of the connector.
- Install the new service coaxial cable into the vehicle. Use the 4-inch jumper for the appropriate 2-way connector housing to connect the new service coaxial cable to the connector housing.
- If the issue is found to be the connector housing and not cable, a new connector housing may be installed while reusing all other components.
3-way housing
A 4-inch jumper is required.
- Determine the appropriate generation (1 or 2) and keyed 3-way connector housing based on the connector housing color.
- Note the locations of each of the cables in 3-way housing, as it is important for new cables be placed in the appropriate terminal location in the new connector. The connector housing colors are not interchangeable.
- Remove the faulty/damaged coaxial cable from the 3-way connector housing by using a pair of side/diagonal cutters to nip and break away the housing.
- Use caution not to damage the conductive ends of the coaxial cables inside the connector housing. Do not bend or force the terminal out or it could be damaged.
- Install the new service coaxial cable into the vehicle. Use the 4-inch jumper for the appropriate color 3-way connector housing to connect the new service coaxial cable to the new 3-way connector housing.
- If the issue is found to be the connector housing and not cable, a new connector housing may be installed while reusing all other components.