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408-4375 Datasheet, PDF (1/1 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – If pushing the wire by hand is difficult, use Insertion Tool
Extraction Tool 318837- 1
Instruction Sheet
408- 4375
21 APR 11 Rev A
Plastic
Handle
Interlock
Lever
Spring- Loaded
Metal Tip
NOTE
i
If pushing the wire by hand is difficult, use
Insertion Tool 91002- 1.
3. Depress the extraction tool interlock lever and
insert the tip of the tool into the contact cavity in
the mating face of the housing. Make sure that the
tip is completely bottomed in the cavity.
Push Wire Toward
Housing Before
Engaging Tool Tip
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Extraction Tool 318837--1, shown in Figure 1, is
designed to remove the .093 Commercial Pin and
Socket contacts listed in Figure 2 from connector
housings. Read these instructions thoroughly before
attempting to remove any contacts.
.093 COMMERCIAL PIN AND SOCKET
CONTACT BASE PART NUMBER
STRIP- FORM
LOOSE- PIECE
350415
350416
350417
350418
770383
770385
770529
770530
770815
770144
770145
770146
770147
Figure 2
2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1)
The extraction tool consists of a spring--loaded metal
tip with an integral plunger mounted to a plastic
handle with an interlock lever. When the interlock
lever is depressed, the plunger is held until the
contact locking lances are depressed by the tip. After
the lever is released, the plunger is released,
permitting the contact to be pushed out the rear of the
housing.
3. EXTRACTION PROCEDURE (Figure 3)
1. Determine the contact to be removed and grasp
the wire attached to that contact.
2. Move the contact forward as far as possible by
pushing the wire toward the housing.
Interlock Lever
Depressed
Mating Face of
Housing (Ref)
Figure 3
4. While holding the extraction tool in position and
pulling back on the wire, release the interlock lever
and push the tool handle forward. The wire and
contact should pull out of the housing.
NOTE
i
Before using the contact again, reset the locking
lances to their original positions. To obtain the
correct setting dimensions for the locking lances,
consult the Customer Drawing covering the
specific contact, or contact TE Connectivity
Engineering.
4. TOOL MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that the tool be inspected when
you receive it and at regularly scheduled intervals.
The tool is not repairable and should be replaced
when it is worn or damaged. Store the extraction tool
in a clean, dry place and clean the extraction tool with
a soft, lint--free cloth.
Additional tools can be purchased from:
CUSTOMER SERVICE (38--25)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PO BOX 3608
HARRISBURG PA 17105--3608
5. REVISION SUMMARY
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