Contact Release Tools

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Various release tools are used to remove the different terminals from terminal housings without damage.

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

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

A selection of release tools are a component of Wiring Harness Repair Kit -VAS 1978- and of Wiring Harness Repair Set -VAS 1978A-. 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.

Releasing and disassembling terminal housings, refer to RELEASING AND DISASSEMBLY OF CONTACT HOUSINGS .