Connector

Connector

Removing






- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Tools and Equipment.

- Release connector lock (2).

- Disconnect the connector (3) being repaired from its mating half/component.

- Remove the dress cover (1), if applicable.






- Release the secondary terminal lock (1), if required.






1 Typical connector

2 Pick from special tool kit 6680

3 Apex connector

4 Pick from special tool kit 6680

5 Augat connector

6 Special tool 6932

7 Molex connector

8 Special tool 6742

9 Thomas and betts connector

10 Special tool 6934

11 Tyco connector

12 Special tool 8638

- Position the connector locking finger away from the terminal using the proper special tool. Pull on the wire to remove the terminal from the connector.

Installing

- Insert the removed terminal in the same cavity on the repair connector.

- Repeat steps for each terminal in the connector, being sure that all wires are inserted into the proper cavities. For additional connector pin-out identification, refer to the wiring diagrams.

- When the connector is reassembled, the secondary terminal lock must be placed in the locked position to prevent terminal push out.

- Replace dress cover (if applicable).

- Connect connector to its mating half/component.

- Connect the negative battery cable, refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Tools and Equipment and test all affected systems.