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Various release tools are used to remove the different terminals from the 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 is a component of the Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS 1978/Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS 1978A/Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS 1978B. The Release Tool Set VAS 1978/35 contains the entire set of release tools.

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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.