AFL EPC Connectors
Wiring Systems and Power Management | Diagnostic Information and Procedures | Document ID: 5207136 AFL/EPC Connectors Special Tools EL-38125-550 Terminal Release Tool Kit EL-38125-580 Terminal Release Tool Kit J-38125-12A Terminal Release Tool J-38125-216 Terminal Release Tool For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Terminal Removal Procedure Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from the connector.
- For connectors with a bolt in the dress cover, turn the bolt counterclockwise to remove the connector from the component.
- Locate the connector position assurance (CPA) on the top of the wire dress cover. Slide the CPA forward.
- Slide the lever lock forward while pressing down on the lever lock release tab.
- View showing depressing of the lever lock release tab.
- View of connector in released position.
- Disconnect the connector from the component.
- Locate the dress cover locking tabs at the corners of the dress cover. Use a small flat-blade tool to release the locking tabs and remove the dress cover.
- Release the rear lower half of the wiredress cover.
- Release the tabs that are holding the wiredress cover to the connector body.
- Remove the nose piece by inserting a small flat-blade tool into the slots on both ends of the connector body. Gently pry the nose piece out of the connector. J-38125-216 can also be used to remove the nose piece.
- Use the J-38125-12A tool to release the terminals by lifting the terminal retaining tabs on the inside of the connector.
- While holding the removal tool in place, gently pull the wire out of the back of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector.
- Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals procedure.
- Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies.