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Tyco/AMP Connectors




Tyco/AMP Connectors

Special Tools

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

Removal Procedure




1. Using your thumbs press down and slide the red CPA away from the connector lever.




2. Using your thumb press down on the locking tab and move the lever to the released position.




3. Using terminal tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, release the wire dress cover locking tabs.




4. Pivot connector wire dress cover while removing from the connector body.




5. Using terminal tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, remove the TPA by lifting straight off the connector body.




6. Using terminal release tool EL-38125-215A, place the tip of the tool on the outside edge next to the terminal and depress the lock tab and remove the rear of the connector body.

Terminated Lead Repair

1. Remove the terminal.
2. Find the appropriate terminated lead.
3. Use the appropriate splice sleeves depending on the gauge size.
4. Refer to Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Sleeves (Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Sleeves).