Tyco/AMP Connectors (CM 42-Way)
Special Tools
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EL-38125-580
Terminal Release Tool Kit |
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J-38125-12A
Terminal Release Tool |
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools .
Terminal Removal Procedure
| 1. |
Locate the connector position
assurance (CPA) on the connector body and pull the CPA out. The CPA
is on the wire harness side of connector. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the connector from
the component. |
| 3. |
Use a small flat-bladed tool
to gently pry off the dress cover by inserting the tool under the
cover opposite the harness side and prying up. |
| 5. |
Using a small flat-bladed
tool, push on the side of the nose piece retainer while pushing the
nose piece forward with your thumb. This will release the terminal
position assurance (TPA). |
| 6. |
Insert the
J-38125-12A toolinto the corresponding terminal
release cavity. The release cavities are the 2 center rows
of cavities on one half of the connector. |
| 7. |
Pressing the
J-38125-12A toolin the release cavity of the
terminal you are removing, gently pull the wire out of the back of
the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a
terminal out of a connector. |
| 9. |
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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