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Pull-to-Seat Connector

Pull-To-Seat Connector:




Follow the steps below in order to repair pull-to-seat type connectors.
1. Separate the connector halves.
2. Use the proper pick or removal tool in order to remove the terminal.
^ Gently pull the lead.
^ Insert the pick from the front of the connector into the canal.
^ Pry up on the tab.
^ Push on the lead in order to remove the lead.
3. If the terminal is to be reused, re-form the locking tang.
4. Make the repair.
^ Pull the terminal wire out of the connector body.
^ Cut the wire as close to the terminal as possible.
^ Strip 5 mm (3/26 in) of insulation from the wire.
^ Crimp the new terminal to the wire.
^ Solder the crimp with rosin core solder.
^ Carefully pull on the wire in order to draw the terminal into the connector body until it locks.