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Terminal/Connector Repair-Thomas and Betts Connectors

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Disconnect the connector from its mating half/component.

Fig.12 Thomas And Betts Connector Lock Release Tabs:




3. Push in the two lock tabs on the side of the connector (Fig. 12).

Fig.13 Removing Wire Terminal:




4. Insert the probe end of special tool 6934 into the back of the connector cavity (Fig. 13).
5. Grasp the wire and tool 6934, then slowly remove the wire and terminal from the connector.
6. Repair or replace the terminal as necessary.

INSTALLATION
1. Reset the terminal locking tang.
2. Insert the removed wire in the same cavity on the repair connector.
3. Repeat steps for each wire in the connector, being sure that all wires are fully seated into the proper cavities. For additional connector pin-out identification, refer to the wiring diagrams.

Fig.14 Single Lock Tab:




4. Push in the single lock tab on the side of the connector (Fig. 14).
5. Connect connector to its mating half/component.
6. Connect battery and test all affected systems.