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AFL/EPC Connectors

Special Tools

    • EL-38125-550 Terminal Release Tool Kit
    • J-38125-12A Terminal Release Tool
    • J-38125-216 Terminal Release Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Terminal Removal Procedure

Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from the connector.


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  1. For connectors with a bolt in the dress cover, turn the bolt anti-clockwise to remove the connector from the component.

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  3. Locate the connector position assurance (CPA) on the top of the wire dress cover. Slide the CPA forward.

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  5. Slide the lever lock forward while pressing down on the lever lock release tab.

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  7. View showing depressing of the lever lock release tab.

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  9. View of connector in released position.
  10. Disconnect the connector from the component.
  11. Locate the dress cover locking tabs at the corners of the dress cover. Use a small flat-blade tool to release the locking tabs and remove the dress cover.

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  13. Release the rear lower half of the wiredress cover.

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  15. Release the tabs that are holding the wiredress cover to the connector body.
  16. Remove the nose piece by inserting a small flat-blade tool into the slots on both ends of the connector body. Gently prise the nose piece out of the connector. J-38125-216 can also be used to remove the nose piece.

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  18. Use the J-38125-12A tool to release the terminals by lifting the terminal retaining tabs on the inside of the connector.

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  20. While holding the removal tool in place, gently pull the wire out of the back of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector.
  21. Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals : Terminal Repair → Terminated Lead Repair procedure.
  22. Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies.
   


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