Tyco/AMP Connectors - 43-Way
Special Tools
• | EL-38125-580 Terminal Release Tool Kit |
• | J-38125-12A Terminal Release Tool |
• | J-38125-13A 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.
- Locate the lever lock on the wire dress cover. Slide the lever lock away from the connector body.
- Disconnect the connector from the component.
- Locate the dress cover locking tabs on the dress cover of the connector. Using a small flat-bladed tool release all of the locking tabs.
- Once the locks are unlocked, lift the dress cover off.
Note: Always use care when removing a terminal position assurance (TPA) in order to avoid damaging it.
- Release the TPA by inserting a small flat-bladed tool into the blue locking tabs on both ends of the connector. Gently slide the TPA up to the released position on both ends.
- For the larger terminals insert the J-38125-13A tool to release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal release cavity. For the smaller terminals insert the J-38125-12A tool to release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal release cavity.
- View of the release tool being used for the larger terminals.
- View of the release tool being used for the larger terminals.
- View of the release tool being used for the smaller terminals.
- 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.
- Repair the terminal by following the
Repairing Connector Terminals : Terminal Repair → Terminated Lead Repair procedure.
- 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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