Sumitomo Connectors
Special Tools
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EL-38125-580
Terminal Release Tool Kit |
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J-38125-12A
Terminal Release Tool |
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J-38125-552
Terminal Release Tool |
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J-38125-553
Terminal Release Tool |
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools .
Terminal Removal Procedure
| 1. |
Slide the lever lock forward
while pressing down on the lever lock release tab. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the connector from
the component. |
| 3. |
Remove the dress cover by
using a flat-blade tool to release the connector locking tabs and
pulling off the dress cover. |
| 4. |
Relieve the tension on the
nose piece retainers by inserting J-38125-12A into the single
retainer slot on the end of the nose piece and gently prying out
the locking tab. Repeat the process for both of the nose piece
locking tabs on the opposite side of the nose piece. |
| 5. |
Once the nose piece retainers
are relaxed, use the J-38125-552 to pull up the nose piece by
hooking the tool under the nose piece and pulling up. The nose
piece should raise slightly. |
| 6. |
On the opposite side of the
nose piece, use the J-38125-552 pull up the nose piece by hooking
the tool under the nose piece and pulling up. The nose piece should
release completely. If the nose piece does not come off, repeat the
procedure on the opposite side. |
| 7. |
The illustration above
identifies the entry canal where the terminal release tool will be
inserted, and the terminal cavity. |
| 8. |
Insert the J-38125-553 tool
into the entry canal and pry up on the terminal retainer. The
terminal retainer is a small plastic piece on the top of the
terminal. The terminal retainer must be held up while the terminal
is pulled out of the connector. |
| 9. |
The illustration shows a
cutaway view of the connector to aid the technician in releasing
the terminal retainer. |
| 11. |
Insert the repaired terminal
back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the
repair and reconnect the connector bodies. |
Terminal Insertion Procedure
After the terminal is replaced, perform the following procedure
in order to insert the terminal.
| 1. |
Slide the new terminal into
the correct cavity at the back of the connector. |
| 2. |
Push the terminal into the
connector until it locks into place. The new terminal should be
even with the other terminals. Ensure that the terminal is locked
in place by gently pulling on the wire. |
| 3. |
To assemble the connector,
reverse the connector disassembly procedure. |
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