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Tyco/AMP Connectors (Seat)




Tyco/AMP Connectors (Seat)

Special Tools
* EL-38125-580 - Terminal Release Tool Kit
* J-38125-11A - Terminal Release Tool
* J-38125-212 - Terminal Release Tool
* J-38125-556 - Terminal Release Tool
* J-38125-560 - Terminal Release Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).

Terminal Removal Procedure




1. Grasp the locking slide lever and pull outward from the end of the connector.




2. As the slide lever is pulled out the mating connector is lifted from the seated position.





Note: Terminal position assurance (TPA) is keyed and can only be inserted in one direction.

3. Using terminal release tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, push the TPA tabs into the connector body.




4. Pull the TPA from the connector body.




5. Using terminal release tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, release the connector wire dress cover locking tab.




6. With the lock tab released, lift the connector wire dress cover from the connector body.




7. Using terminal release tool J-38125-212, press the prongs into the holes each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.




8. Using terminal release tool J-38125-560, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.




9. Using terminal release tool J-38125-556, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
10. Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair) (Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair))Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair) (Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair)) procedure.
11. Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies.