Terminal, Inspection

TERMINAL, INSPECTION:

Replace terminal when one of following conditions occur:





- Terminal is bent or unintentionally deformed. Terminal is cracked or torn at crimped areas -B- and -C-.

- Wire insulation has been drawn into core crimp -B-.

- Material is cracked at transition bend -D-.

- Terminal coating shows signs of moisture or "greasy" coating. Terminal surface should be bright and shiny.

- Primary lock tab(s) -A- should be straight and stand away from terminal.

Note: During terminal extraction, primary lock tab(s) may have been pressed into terminal. Straighten using sharp edge to carefully lift tab.