Releasing and Disassembling Connector Housings, General Information

Contact Housings, Releasing and Disassembling

Releasing and Disassembling Connector Housings, General Information

CAUTION!
Risk of injury.

• Some tools are supplied with a tool safety clip, which is slid over the tool points after using the tool, in order to protect other workers from injuries and tool points from damage.

• Observe general notes for repairs to the vehicle electrical system. Refer to => [ General Notes on Repairs on Vehicle Electrical System ] Wiring Harnesses and Connectors, Repairing.

• Always use the release tools intended for the releasing process. Under no circumstances may terminals be pulled forcefully out of connector housings.

• Damaged connector housings must always be replaced.

• Small screwdrivers may be used as an aid to release the secondary locks.

• The pin assignment is partially stamped on the secondary lock or the rear side of the connector housing.

• Detailed information on component locations of harness connectors.

• Allocation of the correct release tool to the respective retainers, refer to the VAS 1978/35 instructions.