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2.1 Pin/Pin sockets and 3.5 Pin/Pin sockets

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Fig 1: 2.1 Pin/Pin Sockets And 3.5 Pin/Pin Sockets
GLL101272Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

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: 2.1 Pin/Pin Sockets (1 Of 2)
GLL101301Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: 2.1 Pin/Pin Sockets (2 Of 2)
GLL101302Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

A  2.1 Pin/Pin sockets

Fig 4: 3.5 Pin/Pin sockets (1 Of 2)
GLL101303Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 5: 3.5 Pin/Pin sockets (2 Of 2)
GLL101304Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

B  3.5 Pin/Pin sockets

Fig 6: Identifying Two Cavity Opening Sizes
GLL101249Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Choose a terminal removal tool with the correct diameter 

There are two cavity opening sizes as shown.

Choose a terminal removal tool which matches the cavity opening.

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 shown.

Always follow the instructions in Using terminal removal tools  which give the correct working procedure.