2.1 Pin/Pin sockets and 3.5 Pin/Pin sockets

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Fig 1: Identifying 2.1 Pin/Pin Sockets And 3.5 Pin/Pin Sockets

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Terminal removal tool, p/n 981 4230

For round cavity openings a terminal removal tool with a hollow end is used.

The terminal removal tool is used for the following cable terminals:

Fig 2: Identifying 2.1 Pin/Pin Sockets (1 Of 2)

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Fig 3: Identifying 2.1 Pin/Pin Sockets (2 Of 2)

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A 2.1 Pin/Pin sockets

Fig 4: Identifying 3.5 Pin/Pin Sockets (1 Of 2)

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Fig 5: Identifying 3.5 Pin/Pin Sockets (2 Of 2)

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B 3.5 Pin/Pin sockets

Fig 6: Identifying Two Cavity Opening Sizes

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Choose a terminal removal tool with the correct diameter

There are two cavity opening sizes.

See illustration.

Choose a terminal removal tool which matches the cavity opening.

The smaller end is for diameter 2.1
The larger end is for diameter 3.5

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 Using terminal removal tools 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.