Subsection 02 (WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTORS)
PROCEDURES
DEUTSCH CONNECTORS
Deutsch Connector Application
A variety of Deutsch connectors are used on var-
ious systems:
– Diagnostic connector
– Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector.
The following procedures may be used on each as
they are similar in construction.
Deutsch Connector Disassembly and
Reassembly
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3
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TYPICAL —DEUTSCH CONNECTOR
1. Male connector
2. Female connector
3. Secondary lock
4. Sealing cap
NOTICE
Do not apply dielectric grease on ter-
minal inside connector.
Terminal Removal
To remove terminals from connector, proceed as
follows:
1. Using long nose pliers, pull out the secondary
plastic lock from between the terminals.
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TYPICAL — FEMALE CONNECTOR
1. Female lock
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TYPICAL — MALE CONNECTOR
1. Male lock
NOTE:
Before pin extraction, push wire forward
to relieve pressure on retaining tab.
2. Insert a 4.8 mm (.189 in) wide screwdriver
blade inside the front of the terminal cavity.
3. Pry the retaining tab away from the terminal
while gently pulling the wire and terminal out
of the back of the connector.
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