Terminal Removal Procedure

There are 2 styles of Micro-Pack 100W connectors. These connectors are very similar but use different terminals and have some minor physical differences also.

Fig 1: Identifying Micro-Pack 100W First & Second Connector Designs

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The first connector design of the Micro-Pack 100W (1) has a white connector interface that holds the terminals. The second design of the Micro-Pack 100W (2) has a gray interface to hold the terminals. Also, the first design has terminal cavities that are further apart (3 mm centerline) and offset from the other row of terminal cavities in the connector. The second design has terminals cavities that are closer together (2.54 mm centerline) and aligned vertically. One other way to identify the second design is the thin strip of material that runs along the outside of the cavities.

Fig 2: Identifying Micro-Pack 100W Short & Long Terminals

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Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from Micro-Pack 100W connectors. Some Micro-Pack 100W connector disassembly procedures will vary. Use this procedure as a guide.

1. Disconnect the connector from the component.
2. Locate the nose piece locking tabs that are positioned on the side of the connector nose piece. The connector nose piece acts as a terminal positive assurance (TPA) and may be referred to as such.
   Fig 3: Locating Nose Piece Locking Tabs

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3. Use a small flat-blade tool to push in one of the locking tabs while gently pulling on the same side of the nose piece.
   Fig 4: Loosening Nose Piece Locking Tabs

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4. Repeat the procedure for the other locking tab and remove the nose piece.
5. Remove the wire dress cover. The following is a general procedure for wire dress cover removal. Use this procedure as a guide, some dress cover removal procedures may vary.
6. Use fingers to squeeze the 2 locking legs of the cover.
   Fig 5: Squeezing Cover Locking Legs

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7. Apply pressure and gently rock the cover until one locking leg is unseated.
   Fig 6: Unseating Locking Leg

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8. Continue to apply pressure and rock the cover until the second locking leg is unseated. Repeat procedure for the other side of the dress cover and remove the cover.
   Fig 7: Removing Cover

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9. Use J-38125-12A to gently lift the terminal retaining tab while gently pulling the wire out of the back of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector.
   Fig 8: Identifying Terminal Retaining Tab

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10. If the terminal is severely bent or damaged, it may be possible on some connectors to push the wire out of the front of the connector instead of pulling it through. This will prevent damage to the internal seals of the connector. Once the terminal is pushed out of the connector, cut the wire as close to the terminal as possible and pull the wire through the connector.
11. Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair)  and Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair)  procedure.
12. Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies.