Terminal Removal
Special Tools
• | EL-38125-580 Terminal Release Tool Kit |
• | EL-35616 Terminal Test Probe Kit |
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Note: All repairs near the engine manifold, turbo engine and all exhaust pipes should follow the High Temperature Wiring Repair procedures.
- Find the appropriate connector end view within the connector end view section. The connector end view has the following information:
• | Terminal/terminated lead part numbers |
Note: Not using the proper test kit probe may cause damage to the terminal(s) that are probed.
- Determine if a terminal is damaged.
• | Locate the diagnostic probe tool from the connector end view. The connector end view describes the colour and part number to help the technician find and use the correct tool. |
• | Connect the probe tool to the Digital Multimeter. |
- Disconnect the connector body to perform the repair.
- Use the following procedure to remove the terminal from the connector body.
Note: Several procedures for specific connector bodies are called out in the Wiring Repairs section.
• | The terminal position assurance (TPA) and connector position assurance (CPA) should be removed before releasing the terminal for the connector body. |
• | Look at the connector end view to locate the cavity of the damaged terminal and find the proper terminal release tool from the terminal release tool kit. |
| Note: Using the incorrect terminal release tool can damage the connector body. |
| Note: Some terminals have a lever that must be disengaged before the terminal can be released. |
• | Insert the terminal release tool into the cavity. |
- Gently pull the wire out of the back of the 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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