Tyco/AMP Connectors CM 42-Way

Special Tools

J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit

1. Locate the connector position assurance (CPA) on the connector body and pull the CPA out. The CPA is on the wire harness side of connector.
2. Disconnect the connector from the component.



3. Use a small flat-bladed tool to gently pry off the dress cover by inserting the tool under the cover opposite the harness side and prying up.
4. Remove the cover.



5. Using a small flat-bladed tool, push on the side of the nose piece retainer while pushing the nose piece forward with your thumb. This will release the terminal position assurance (TPA).



6. Insert the J 38125-12A into the corresponding terminal release cavity. The release cavities are the 2 center rows of cavities on one half of the connector.



7. Pressing the J 38125-12A tool in the release cavity of the terminal you are removing, gently pull the wire out of the back of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 to ensure that the correct release tool is used.

Use the appropriate terminal and crimper in the J-38125 in order to replace the terminal.

Tyco/AMP Connectors 43-Way

Special Tools

J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit

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

1. Locate the lever lock on the wire dress cover. Slide the lever lock away from the connector body.
2. Disconnect the connector from the component.
3. Locate the dress cover locking tabs on the dress cover of the connector. Using a small flat-blade tool release all of the locking tabs.
4. Once the locks are unlocked, lift the dress cover off.




Note: Always use care when removing a terminal position assurance (TPA) in order to avoid damaging it.

5. Release the TPA by inserting a small flat-blade tool into the blue locking tabs on both ends of the connector. Gently slide the TPA up to the released position on both ends.



6. For the larger terminals insert the J 38125-13A tool to release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal release cavity. For the smaller terminals insert the J 38125-12A tool to release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal release cavity. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 to ensure that the correct release tool is used.



7. View of the release tool being used for the larger terminals.



8. View of the release tool being used for the larger terminals.



9. View of the release tool being used for the smaller terminals.
10. 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.

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.

Tyco/AMP Connectors Door Module

Special Tools

J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit

Side view of connector.

View of top of connector.

1. Locate the assist lever and lock on the top of the connector.



2. While depressing the lock, pull the lever over and past the lock.



3. Disconnect the connector from the component.



4. Locate the dress cover locking tabs at the rear of the connector. Use a small flat-blade tool to release the locking tabs. Repeat this procedure for the other locking tab.



5. Once the locking tabs are unlocked, slide the inner connector out of the rear of the connector housing.



6. Use the J 38125-12A tool to release the terminals by pressing on the tang. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 to ensure that the correct release tool is used.
7. 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.

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.