408-4378 Datasheet, PDF (1/1 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Extraction Tool

Plastic
Handle
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Extraction Tool 318845-1
Instruction Sheet
408-4378
09 MAY 11 Rev A
Interlock
Lever
Spring-Loaded
Metal Tip
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.
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.
Push Wire Toward Housing
Before Engaging Tool Tip
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Extraction Tool 318845-1, shown in Figure 1, is
designed to remove .140 contacts, listed in Figure 2,
from MATE-N-LOK* Connectors. Read these
instructions thoroughly before attempting to remove
any contacts.
Reasons for reissue of this document are provided in
Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY.
STRIP
PIN
SOCKET
61627-[ ]
61626-[ ]
350201-[ ]
350200-[ ]
770484-[ ]
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LOOSE PIECE
PIN
SOCKET
350389-[ ]
350388-[ ]
350391-[ ]
350390-[ ]
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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.
NOTE
i
If pushing the wire by hand is difficult, use Insertion
Tool 91002-1.
Extraction
Tool
Mating Face of
Housing (Ref)
Figure 3
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 (038-035)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PO BOX 3608
HARRISBURG PA 17105-3608
5. REVISION SUMMARY
Since the previous version of this document, the
following changes were made:
• Updated document to corporate requirements.
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