Contact Release Tools

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Various release tools are used to remove the different terminals from connector housing without damage.

Fig 1: Identifying Use Of Release Tool To Remove Fasten Connector Terminal

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A selection of release tools are a component of the Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS 1978 and the Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS 1978A. The Release Tool Set VAS 1978/35 contains the entire set of release tools, refer to Release Tool Set VAS 1978/35 .

WARNING: 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.

Connector housings, unlocking and disassembling, refer to CONNECTOR HOUSINGS, RELEASING AND DISASSEMBLING .