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Terminal Removal

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.



1. Find the correct connector end view in the section with end views. The end view contains the following information:

• Diagnostic probe tool

• Terminal release tool

• Terminal/terminated lead part numbers

2.
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 tool in the contact's end view. The contact end view describes the color and part number to help the technician find and use the correct tool.

• Connect the probe tool to the Digital Multimeter.

• Insert the probe tool into the cavity and follow the procedures from the Troubleshooting with a Digital Multimeter .

3. Disconnect the connector body to perform the repair.

4. 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.

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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.

5. Gently pull the wire out of the back of the connector.


6. Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair) Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair) procedure.

7. Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies.