Special Connector Systems

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The equipped housing securing mechanisms (secondary locks) must be released or removed using the specified tool before releasing the contacts. Refer to SECONDARY LOCK .

Faston Contacts

-- Guide the corresponding connector housing release tool into the release channel on the connector housing -arrow-.

Fig 1: Guiding Release Tool Into Release Channel

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-- Grip the contact at the wire and gently push it into the connector housing.

NOTE:

By pushing the contact in the direction of the connector housing, contact retaining tabs are lifted off the housing shoulder and can be released using the release tool.

-- At the same time, push the release tool in the direction of the connector housing and pull the released contact out of the connector housing in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Of Fasten Connector Terminal

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After removing the contact, release tool can be pulled out of the connector housing again.

GT 150/280 Contacts

-- Guide the corresponding connector housing release tool under the retaining tab into the connector housing.

Fig 3: Identifying Removal Of GT 150/280 Connector Terminal (1 Of 2)

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-- Insert the tool all the way -arrow- into the connector housing.

Contact is ejected from the connector housing.

Fig 4: Identifying Removal Of GT 150/280 Connector Terminal (2 Of 2)

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After ejecting the contact, release tool can be pulled out of the connector housing again.

Contacts without Retaining Tabs

-- Insert release tool under the connector housing retaining tab.

Fig 5: Identifying Removal Of Connector Terminal Without Releasing Tabs (1 Of 2)

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-- Push through the release tool all the way while lifting slightly -arrow-.

Contact is ejected from the connector housing.

Fig 6: Identifying Removal Of Connector Terminal Without Releasing Tabs (2 Of 2)

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