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Tyco/AMP Connectors CM 42-Way

Special Tools

J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit

Removal Procedure
  1. Locate the connector position assurance (CPA) on the connector body and pull the CPA out. The CPA is on the wire harness side of connector.
  2. Disconnect the connector from the component.

    3. Object Number: 1263409 Size: SH
  3. Use a small flat-bladed tool to gently pry off the dress cover by inserting the tool under the cover opposite the harness side and prying up.
  4. Remove the cover.

    5. Object Number: 1263511 Size: SH
  5. Using a small flat-bladed tool, push on the side of the nose piece retainer while pushing the nose piece forward with your thumb. This will release the terminal position assurance (TPA).

    6. Object Number: 1263568 Size: SH
  6. Insert the J 38125-12A into the corresponding terminal release cavity. The release cavities are the 2 center rows of cavities on one half of the connector.

    7. Object Number: 1263581 Size: SH
  7. Pressing the J 38125-12A tool in the release cavity of the terminal you are removing, gently pull the wire out of the back of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 to ensure that the correct release tool is used.

Terminal Repair Procedure

Use the appropriate terminal and crimper in the J-38125 in order to replace the terminal.

Tyco/AMP Connectors Sensor

Special Tools

J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit

Terminal Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the connector from the component.

    2. Object Number: 1454796 Size: SH
  2. Insert the J 38125-11A tool into the cavity on the lower right hand face of the connector until the terminal release tang access panel slides over.

    3. Object Number: 1454799 Size: SH
  3. Ensure that the terminal release tang access panel is in the correct location to access the terminals.
  4. Push the wire side of the terminal that is being removed toward the connector and hold it in position.

    5. Object Number: 1454801 Size: SH
  5. Insert the J 38125-11A into the terminal release tang access slot located behind the access panel of the connector and press down on the terminal while carefully pulling the terminal out of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector. If the terminal is difficult to remove, repeat the entire procedure.

Terminal Repair Procedure

Use the appropriate terminal and follow the instructions in the J-38125 .

Tyco/AMP Connectors 0.25 Cap

Special Tools

J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit

Terminal Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the connector from the component by pressing down on the connector position assurance (CPA).

    2. Object Number: 1459859 Size: SH
  2. Use a small flat-bladed tool to release the terminal position assurance (TPA) by inserting the tool in the small recess on the side of the connector and pushing up until the TPA releases from the connector body. The TPA should raise just slightly. Do not try to remove the TPA.

    3. Note: The TPA on this connector cannot be removed unless the terminals are removed first. The TPA will come out of the connector body, but only slightly. When the TPA is slightly raised the terminals can be removed. Using excessive force to remove the TPA with the terminals still in the connector will damage the connector.

  3. Repeat the process for the other side of the connector.

    4. Object Number: 1459860 Size: SH
  4. Ensure that the TPA is in the proper position to remove the terminals.

    5. Object Number: 1459861 Size: SH
  5. While pushing the terminal forward, insert the J 38125-24 in the release cavity above the terminal you are removing, gently pull the wire out of the back of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 to ensure that the correct release tool is used.

Terminal Repair Procedure

Use the appropriate terminal and follow the instructions in the J-38125 in order to replace the terminal.

Tyco/AMP Connectors 43-Way

Special Tools

J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit

Removal Procedure

Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from the connector.

  1. Locate the lever lock on the wire dress cover. Slide the lever lock away from the connector body.
  2. Disconnect the connector from the component.
  3. Locate the dress cover locking tabs on the dress cover of the connector. Using a small flat-blade tool release all of the locking tabs.
  4. Once the locks are unlocked, lift the dress cover off.

    5. Object Number: 1709323 Size: SH

    Note: Always use care when removing a terminal position assurance (TPA) in order to avoid damaging it.

  5. Release the TPA by inserting a small flat-blade tool into the blue locking tabs on both ends of the connector. Gently slide the TPA up to the released position on both ends.

    6. Object Number: 1709325 Size: SH
  6. For the larger terminals insert the J 38125-13A tool to release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal release cavity. For the smaller terminals insert the J 38125-12A tool to release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal release cavity. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 to ensure that the correct release tool is used.

    7. Object Number: 1709326 Size: SH
  7. View of the release tool being used for the larger terminals.

    8. Object Number: 1709327 Size: SH
  8. View of the release tool being used for the larger terminals.

    9. Object Number: 1709328 Size: SH
  9. View of the release tool being used for the smaller terminals.
  10. 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 Procedure

Use the appropriate terminal and follow the instructions in the J-38125 .

Location of the terminal in the repair tray and the proper crimp tool can be found in the appropriate connector end view.

Tyco/AMP Connectors Door Module

Special Tools

J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit

Removal Procedure
Object Number: 1709293 Size: SH

Side view of connector.


Object Number: 1709294 Size: SH

View of top of connector.

  1. Locate the assist lever and lock on the top of the connector.

    2. Object Number: 1709295 Size: SH
  2. While depressing the lock, pull the lever over and past the lock.

    3. Object Number: 1709296 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the connector from the component.

    4. Object Number: 1709297 Size: SH
  4. Locate the dress cover locking tabs at the rear of the connector. Use a small flat-blade tool to release the locking tabs. Repeat this procedure for the other locking tab.

    5. Object Number: 1709298 Size: SH
  5. Once the locking tabs are unlocked, slide the inner connector out of the rear of the connector housing.

    6. Object Number: 1709299 Size: SH
  6. Use the J 38125-12A tool to release the terminals by pressing on the tang. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 to ensure that the correct release tool is used.
  7. 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 Procedure

Use the appropriate terminal and follow the instructions in the J-38125 .

Location of the terminal in the repair tray and the proper crimp tool can be found in the appropriate connector end view.

Tyco/AMP Connectors 102-Way Inline

Special Tools

J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit

Removal Procedure
Object Number: 2146431 Size: SH

View of a typical connector in the assembled position.


    Object Number: 2146432 Size: SH
  1. Pull the locking lever to the 90 degree position from the connector body.

    2. Object Number: 2146434 Size: SH
  2. With the locking lever in the 90 degree position and the male connector body separated, it can be slid outward for removal.

    3. Object Number: 2146435 Size: SH
  3. Slide the male connector body out away from the guide plates.

    4. Object Number: 2146438 Size: SH

    Note: During assembly the TPA will not fully seat if any terminal is not fully seated.

  4. Using terminal release tool J 38125-11A or equivalent, remove the TPA from the connector body.

    5. Object Number: 2146439 Size: SH
  5. Using terminal release tool J 38125-566, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.

    6. Object Number: 2146440 Size: SH
  6. Using terminal release tool J 38125-560, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.

    7. Object Number: 2146442 Size: SH
  7. Using terminal release tool J 38125-221, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.

    8. Object Number: 2146443 Size: SH
  8. The female connector body may have an additional connector hooked to the edge of the body. Use terminal release tool J-38125-11A or equivalent to release the locking tab and slide the connector off the female body.

    9. Object Number: 2146444 Size: SH
  9. Move the locking lever 180 degrees from the connected position.

    10. Object Number: 2146445 Size: SH
  10. With the locking lever in the 180 degree position the guide plates can be removed from the connector body.

    11. Object Number: 2146446 Size: SH

    Note: During assembly the TPA will not fully seat if any terminal is not fully seated.

  11. Using terminal release tool J 38125-11A or equivalent, remove the TPA from the connector body.

    12. Object Number: 2146447 Size: SH
  12. Using terminal release tool J 38125-216, lift the terminal plate past the terminals and out of the connector body cavity.

    13. Object Number: 2146449 Size: SH
  13. Terminal plate will bind slightly on each corner.

    14. Object Number: 2146451 Size: SH
  14. Using terminal release tool J 38125-221, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.

    15. Object Number: 2146452 Size: SH
  15. Using terminal release tool J 38125-212, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.

    16. Object Number: 2146453 Size: SH
  16. Using terminal release tool J 38125-560, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.

    17. Object Number: 2146449 Size: SH
  17. Press the terminal plate back into the female connector to the preset position. The plate will bind slightly on each corner.

    18. Object Number: 2146454 Size: SH
  18. With the locking lever in the 180 degree position, align the guide plates to mesh with the gears on the locking lever.

    19. Object Number: 2146435 Size: SH
  19. Slide the male connector body back inward toward the guide plates.

    20. Object Number: 2146434 Size: SH
  20. With the locking lever in the 90 degree position and the male connector body connected, it can be slid inward for assembly.

    21. Object Number: 2146431 Size: SH
  21. Move the lever into the locked position or in the assembled position. This will pull the male connector down into the female connector.

Terminal Repair Procedure

Use the appropriate terminal and crimper in the J-38125 in order to replace the terminal.

Tyco/AMP Connectors Seat

Special Tools

J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2146421 Size: SH
  1. Grasp the locking slide lever and pull outward from the end of the connector.

    2. Object Number: 2146422 Size: SH
  2. As the slide lever is pulled out the mating connector is lifted from the seated position.

    3. Note: TPA is keyed and can only be inserted in one direction.


    Object Number: 2146424 Size: SH
  3. Using terminal release tool J 38125-11A or equivalent, push the TPA tabs into the connector body.

    4. Object Number: 2146425 Size: SH
  4. Pull the TPA from the connector body.

    5. Object Number: 2146426 Size: SH
  5. Using terminal release tool J 38125-11A or equivalent, release the connector wire dress cover locking tab.

    6. Object Number: 2146427 Size: SH
  6. With the lock tab released, lift the connector wire dress cover from the connector body.

    7. Object Number: 2146428 Size: SH
  7. Using terminal release tool J 38125-212, press the prongs into the holes each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.

    8. Object Number: 2146429 Size: SH
  8. Using terminal release tool J 38125-560, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.

    9. Object Number: 2146430 Size: SH
  9. Using terminal release tool J 38125-556, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.

Terminal Repair Procedure

Use the appropriate terminal and crimper in the J-38125 in order to replace the terminal.

Tyco/AMP Connectors SIR

Special Tools

J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2146413 Size: SH
  1. Using your thumbs press down and slide the red CPA away from the connector lever.

    2. Object Number: 2146414 Size: SH
  2. Using your thumb press down on the locking tab and move the lever to the released position.

    3. Object Number: 2146417 Size: SH
  3. Using terminal tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, release the wire dress cover locking tabs.

    4. Object Number: 2146418 Size: SH
  4. Pivot connector wire dress cover while removing from the connector body.

    5. Object Number: 2146419 Size: SH
  5. Using terminal tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, remove the TPA by lifting straight off the connector body.

    6. Object Number: 2146420 Size: SH
  6. Using terminal release tool J-38125-215A, place the tip of the tool on the outside edge next to the terminal and depress the lock tab and remove the rear of the connector body.

Terminal Repair Procedure

Use the appropriate terminal and crimper in the J-38125 in order to replace the terminal.