Terminal Housings, Release and Disassembly, General Information
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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.
NOTE:
- Observe general notes for repairs on the vehicle electrical system → Vehicle Electrical System, General Information .
- Always use the release tools intended for the releasing process. Under no circumstances may terminals be pulled forcefully out of terminal housings.
- Damaged contact housings must always be replaced.
- Small screwdrivers may be used as an aid to release the secondary locks.
- Chamber/pin assignment is located partially stamped in on secondary lock or rear side of terminal housing.
- Detailed information on component locations of harness connectors → Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting and Component Locations.
- Allocation of the correct release tool to the respective retainers → VAS 1978/35 instructions.