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Special Tools

J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit

Removal Procedure

Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from the connector.


    Object Number: 1709283  Size: SH
  1. For connectors with a bolt in the dress cover, turn the bolt counterclockwise to remove the connector from the component.

  2. Object Number: 1709284  Size: SH
  3. Locate the connector position assurance (CPA) on the top of the wire dress cover. Slide the CPA forward.

  4. Object Number: 1709285  Size: SH
  5. Slide the lever lock forward while pressing down on the lever lock release tab.

  6. Object Number: 1709286  Size: SH
  7. View showing depressing of the lever lock release tab.

  8. Object Number: 1709287  Size: SH
  9. View of connector in released position.
  10. Disconnect the connector from the component.
  11. Locate the dress cover locking tabs at the corners of the dress cover. Use a small flat-blade tool to release the locking tabs and remove the dress cover.

  12. Object Number: 1709288  Size: SH
  13. Release the rear lower half of the wiredress cover.

  14. Object Number: 1709289  Size: SH
  15. Release the tabs that are holding the wiredress cover to the connector body.
  16. Remove the nose piece by inserting a small flat-blade tool into the slots on both ends of the connector body. Gently pry the nose piece out of the connector. J 38125-216 can also be used to remove the nose piece.

  17. Object Number: 1709282  Size: SH
  18. Use the J 38125-12A tool to release the terminals by lifting the terminal retaining tabs on the inside of the connector. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 to ensure that the correct release tool is used.

  19. Object Number: 1709281  Size: SH
  20. While holding the removal tool in place, gently pull the wire out of the back of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector.

Repair Procedure

Use the appropriate terminal and follow the instructions in the J-38125 .

Location of the terminal in the repair tray and the proper crimp tool can be found in the appropriate connector end view.