Removal Procedure

View of a typical connector in the assembled position.

Fig 1: Lever In Locked Position -- Tyco/AMP (102-Way Inline)

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1. Pull the locking lever to the 90 degree position from the connector body.
   Fig 2: Locking Lever At 90 Degrees From Connector Body -- Tyco/AMP (102-Way Inline)

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2. With the locking lever in the 90 degree position and the male connector body separated, it can be slid outward for removal.
   Fig 3: Sliding Male Connector Body Outward

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3. Slide the male connector body out away from the guide plates.
   Fig 4: Sliding Male Connector Body -- Tyco/AMP (102-Way Inline)

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4. Using terminal release tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, remove the TPA from the connector body.
   NOTE: During assembly the TPA will not fully seat if any terminal is not fully seated.
   Fig 5: Seating Terminals -- Tyco/AMP (102-Way Inline)

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5. Using terminal release tool J-38125-566, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
   Fig 6: Using Terminal Release Tool J-38125-560

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6. Using terminal release tool J-38125-560, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
   Fig 7: Using Terminal Release Tool J-38125-221

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7. Using terminal release tool J-38125-221, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
   Fig 8: Releasing Lock Tabs

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8. The female connector body may have an additional connector hooked to the edge of the body. Use terminal release tool J-38125-11A or equivalent to release the locking tab and slide the connector off the female body.
   Fig 9: View Of Female Connector Body

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9. Move the locking lever 180 degrees from the connected position.
   Fig 10: Moving Locking Lever

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10. With the locking lever in the 180 degree position the guide plates can be removed from the connector body.
    Fig 11: Removing Guide Plates From Connector Body

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11. Using terminal release tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, remove the TPA from the connector body.
    NOTE: During assembly the TPA will not fully seat if any terminal is not fully seated.
    Fig 12: Removing TPA From Connector Body

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12. Using terminal release tool J-38125-216, lift the terminal plate past the terminals and out of the connector body cavity.
    Fig 13: Lifting Terminal Plate Past The Terminals Using J 38125-216

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13. Terminal plate will bind slightly on each corner.
    Fig 14: View Of Terminal Plate

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14. Using terminal release tool J-38125-221, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
    Fig 15: Releasing Lock Tabs

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15. Using terminal release tool J-38125-212, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
    Fig 16: Pressing Prongs On Each Side Of Terminal Using J 38125-212 -- Tyco/AMP (102-Way Inline)

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16. Using terminal release tool J-38125-560, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
    Fig 17: Pressing Prongs On Each Side Of Terminal Using J 38125-560 -- Tyco/AMP (102-Way Inline)

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17. Press the terminal plate back into the female connector to the preset position. The plate will bind slightly on each corner.
    Fig 18: View Of Terminal Plate

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18. With the locking lever in the 180 degree position, align the guide plates to mesh with the gears on the locking lever.
    Fig 19: With Locking Lever In 180 Degree Position, Align Guide Plates To Mesh With Gears On Locking Lever

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19. Slide the male connector body back inward toward the guide plates.
    Fig 20: Sliding Male Connector Body -- Tyco/AMP (102-Way Inline)

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20. With the locking lever in the 90 degree position and the male connector body connected, it can be slid inward for assembly.
    Fig 21: Sliding Male Connector Body Outward

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21. Move the lever into the locked position or in the assembled position. This will pull the male connector down into the female connector.
    Fig 22: Lever In Locked Position -- Tyco/AMP (102-Way Inline)

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