AFL/EPC 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-38125-216
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.
| 1. |
For connectors with a bolt in
the dress cover, turn the bolt counterclockwise to remove the
connector from the component. |
| 2. |
Locate the connector position
assurance (CPA) on the top of the wire dress cover. Slide the CPA
forward. |
| 3. |
Slide the lever lock forward
while pressing down on the lever lock release tab. |
| 4. |
View showing depressing of the
lever lock release tab. |
| 5. |
View of connector in released
position. |
| 6. |
Disconnect the connector from
the component. |
| 7. |
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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| 8. |
Release the rear lower half of
the wiredress cover. |
| 9. |
Release the tabs that are
holding the wiredress cover to the connector body. |
| 10. |
Remove the nose piece by
inserting a small flat-blade tool into the slots on both ends of
the connector body. Gently pry the nose piece out of the connector.
J-38125-216 can also be used to remove the nose piece. |
| 11. |
Use the J-38125-12A tool to
release the terminals by lifting the terminal retaining tabs on the
inside of the connector. |
| 12. |
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. |
| 14. |
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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