“4069RT” Service and Parts Manual March 2014
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DEUTSCH CONNECTORS
D
EUTSCH
C
ONNECTORS
Deutsch connectors used on MEC equipment are designed so that individual parts may
be replaced without replacing the entire component. Special tools and detailed
instructions are provided in Deutsch Connector field kits, MEC part no. 84091.
Figure 2-10: Deutsch Connectors
M
ALE
P
LUG
C
ONNECTOR
• Use the flat end of the Removal Tool or a flat
blade screwdriver to pry the locking wedge
from the connector, taking care not to dam-
age the Sealing Gasket.
• Inspect and replace damaged parts.
• Replace or re-crimp wires and contacts.
F
EMALE
R
ECEPTACLE
C
ONNECTOR
• Use the notched end of the removal tool or a
wire hook to pull the locking wedge from the
connector
• Replace worn or damaged parts
• Replace or re-crimp wires and contacts.
L
OCKING
F
INGERS
• Remove the locking wedge as outlined above.
• Using the removal tool or a flat blade screw-
driver, push the Locking Fingers aside to
release the contact.
• Pull the wire and contact out of the connector.
H
EAVY
D
UTY
P
LUG
• Slide the removal tool along the wire to be
replaced and push into the connector to
release the contact.
• Pull the wire and contact out of the plug.
C
RIMPING
• Strip 1/4 in. (6 mm) insulation from the wire.
• Insert the contact into the crimping tool and
insert the stripped wire into the contact mak-
ing sure no wires are outside the contact bar-
rel.
• Close the handles of the crimping tool, then
release the handles to remove the crimped
contact.
ART_2041
Deutsch Connector Field Kit
MEC part # 84091