AFL/EPC Connectors
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
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For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Terminal Removal Procedure |
Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from the connector.
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For connectors with a bolt in the dress cover, turn the bolt counterclockwise to remove the connector from the component.
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Locate the connector position assurance (CPA) on the top of the wire dress cover. Slide the CPA forward.
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Slide the lever lock forward while pressing down on the lever lock release tab.
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View showing depressing of the lever lock release tab.
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View of connector in released position.
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Disconnect the connector from the component.
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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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Release the rear lower half of the wiredress cover.
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Release the tabs that are holding the wiredress cover to the connector body.
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Use the J-38125-12A tool to release the terminals by lifting the terminal retaining tabs on the inside of the connector.
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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.
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Repair the terminal by following the
Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair)
Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair)
procedure.
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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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