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Example 3



Example 3

Socket type housing p/n 3523276-8

Replacement of cable terminals

Remove the connector cover







- Pull the rubber sleeve back on the cables.
- Keep both catches pressed in (one on each side) and pull the connector cover up.
- Remove the connector cover from the housing.

Open the housing







Release the secondary locking catches (one on each side) as follows:

- Insert a narrow screwdriver blade as shown. Carefully bend back the catch at the edge and push the secondary locking slightly forwards (approx. 1 mm).

Extract the cable terminal

Follow the instructions in when the cavity opening has two extraction grooves.

Crimp new cable terminal







Crimp the cable terminal as in Crimping a cable terminal. Do not forget to install a new seal on the cable.

Insert the new cable terminal in the housing

NOTE: The housing secondary locking must be slightly open as in (ND2).

- Insert the new cable terminal in the housing from the cable side checking that it is in the correct cavity. A "click" indicates the catch has engaged.

Close the housing







Secondary locking
Press the secondary locking catches (one on each side) slightly to their original position.

Check
- Carefully pull on the cables to check the terminal is firmly attached.

Reassemble the connector







- Replace the connector cover by depressing the locking catches (one on each side).

Check that the catches have engaged properly.

- Push rubber seal into place.