Contact Release Tools

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 GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

A selection of release tools are a component of Wiring Harness Repair SetVAS 1978/Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS 1978A/Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS 1978B. 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 .