UpRight Connectors
Section 1 - General Information
Service Manual
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Figure 1-4:
Locking Finger, UpRight Connector
1. The Locking Fingers can be released following the
removal of the Locking Wedge of either the male or
female connector.
2. Use the removal tool (or flat bladed screwdriver) to
push the Locking Fingers aside. This will release
the grip on the contact.
3. Pull the wire and contact out of the connector.
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1. Strip 6 mm (
¼ in.
) from the wire.
NOTE:
Complete crimping instructions are included in each Field Kit.
2. Insert the contact into the crimping tool.
3. Insert the stripped wire into the contact. Copper strands should be visible in the bleed hole of the contact
and no copper strands should be loose (outside) of the contact barrel.
4. Completely close the handles of the crimping tool. Release the handles of the crimping tool and remove
the crimped contact.
5. Inspect the crimped contact to ensure that all strands are secure in the crimp barrel.
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Figure 1-5:
Heavy Duty UpRight Connector
1. Slip the removal tool along the wire to be replaced.
2. Push the removal tool into the connector until the
contact is released.
3. Pull the wire and contact out of the plug.
