Disconnect and connect
Disconnect
1. See Figure A-26. Press the release button (2).
2. Pull the connector housings apart.
Connect
1. Align the connector housings.
2. Press the housings together until the connector clicks.
Figure A-26. Tyco 070 Multilock Unsealed Connector: 1. Attachment clip; 2. Release button; 3. Socket housing; 4. Pin housing
Remove terminal
| PART NUMBER | TOOL NAME |
| B-50085 | TERMINAL EXTRACTOR |
1. See Figure A-27. Open secondary lock.
- a. Lift latch (1) to free tab of secondary lock (2).
- b. Repeat on the opposite latch.
- c. Open the secondary lock.
2. Look in the terminal side of the connector (opposite the secondary lock). Note the cavity next to each terminal.
Note: When the tang is released, a click is heard.
3. Using TERMINAL EXTRACTOR (Part # B-50085), press the tang (7 or 8) in the housing away from the terminal to release the terminal.
4. Gently pull on wire to remove terminal.
Figure A-27. Tyco 070 Multilock Unsealed Connector: Socket and Pin Housings: 1. Latch; 2. Secondary lock open; 3. Pin housing; 4. Socket housing; 5. Pin terminal; 6. Socket terminal; 7. Tang (pin); 8. Tang (socket)
Install terminal
Note: Cavity numbers are stamped into the secondary locks of connector housings.
1. Align terminal to the housing. Install the terminal into housing. Terminal will snap into place.
Notes:
- The release button is always on the top of the connector.
- Pin housing: Tangs are on the bottom of each cavity. The pin terminal slot (on the side opposite the crimp tails) must face the tang.
- Socket housing: Tangs are on the top of each cavity. The socket terminal slot (on the same side as the crimp tails) must face the tang.
2. Gently pull wire to verify terminals are locked.
3. Close the secondary lock. When locked, the secondary lock tabs are engaged with connector latches.
Crimp terminal
| PART NUMBER | TOOL NAME |
| HD-41609 | AMP MULTI-LOCK CRIMPER |
For the correct terminal crimping procedure, refer to the instruction sheet provided with the AMP MULTI-LOCK CRIMPER (Part # HD-41609).
See Figure A-28. Inspect the wire core crimp (2) and insulation crimp (1). Distortion should be minimal.
Figure A-28. Tyco 070 Multilock Unsealed Connector: Terminal Crimp: 1. Insulation crimp; 2. Wire core crimp