Choose the terminal removal tool with the correct width

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Fig 1: Identifying Two Sizes Of Cavity Opening

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

There are two sizes of the cavity opening.

See illustration.

Choose a terminal removal tool with ends which match the cavity opening extraction groove.

The narrow ends are 1.5 mm wide.
The wider ends are 2.7 mm wide.

Press the cable terminal in the cavity forwards as far as it will go to free the locking tab from the cavity catch.

Insert the terminal removal tool in the groove as illustrated above.

Always follow the instructions in section When secondary locking is of the lid type which give the correct working procedure.

Proceed to chapter New cable terminal and Seal SWS and plug . Replacing a cable terminal in order to crimp a new cable terminal.