408-32224 Datasheet, PDF (3/4 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Read and understand these instructions before using the removal tools.

Clamp
Subassembly
408-32224
Swage Block Fully
Inserted into Header
Clamp Screws
Figure 4
9. Place the pusher block over the swage subassembly and place the removal knob in the pusher block
as shown in Figure 5.
Removal Knob
Pusher Block
Figure 5
10. Tighten the removal knob to remove the header from the pc board.
CAUTION
The tool and header can spin after removal due to the twisting action of the removal knob. This spin could cause damage to
the pc board. Hold the tool firmly during removal.
DANGER
The pins on the bottom of the header can be very sharp. Exercise caution when handling a removed header.
11. Remove any remaining components from the pc board.
12. Loosen the removal knob and remove the removal knob and pusher block from the swage
subassembly.
13. Loosen the swage screws to remove the wedge block from the swage block. The swage screws can
be stored in the swage screw holding taps on the pusher block. See Figure 5.
14. Separate the header from the swage block. If the header is not easily removed from the swage block,
see Paragraph 3.3, Separation Procedure.
3.3. Separation Procedure
The swaging action may cause the header to become stuck on the swage block. To remove the header from
the swage block, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the separation screws and washers from the pusher block.
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