Secondary Lock

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The Secondary Lock Is A Housing Securing Mechanism (Second Locking Mechanism) That Secures All Wires In One Connector Housing. If A Secondary Lock Is Installed At A Connector Housing, It Must Always Be Opened Or Removed Using Specified Tool Before Releasing And Pulling Out Individual Crimp Contacts.

Secondary Lock Is Distinguished By A Different Color From The Rest Of The Connector Housing. It Simplifies Recognizing The Secondary Lock And Clarifies Its Function.

The Shapes Of The Connector Housings Depicted Here Are Only A Selection Which, As An Example, Should Make Clear The Various Functions Of The Secondary Lock.

Example 1

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Housing Securing Mechanism Is Released By Removing A "Comb" -arrow-.

Example 2

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Housing Securing Mechanism Is Released By Opening A "Flap" -arrow-.

Example 3

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Housing Securing Mechanism Can Be Released By Disengaging A "Slider" -arrow-.