Terminal Housings, Release and Disassembly, General Information

Terminal Housings, Release and Disassembly, General Information

CAUTION!
Risk of injury.

• 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.

• Observe general notes for repairs on the vehicle electrical system => [ Vehicle Electrical System, General Information ] Wiring Harnesses and Connectors.

• Always use the release tools intended for the releasing process. Under no circumstances may terminals be pulled forcefully out of terminal housings.

• Damaged contact housings must always be replaced.

• Small screwdrivers may be used as an aid to release the secondary locks.

• Chamber/pin assignment is located partially stamped in on secondary lock or rear side of terminal housing.

• Detailed information on component locations of harness connectors.

• Allocation of the correct release tool to the respective retainers => (VAS 1978/35) instructions.