Connector J1, J2, and J4 Contact Removal and Replacement

TM 11-7010-201-40-1/ET821-AA-MMI-010/E154 MTS/TO 31S5-2TSQ73-2-1

3-1 7. Connector J1, J2, and J4 Contact Removal and Replacement. Perform the following procedures to remove

and replace any of the contacts in front panel connectors J1, J2, or J4.

a. Removal Remove contact from connector J1, J2, or J4 as follows:

(1) Gain access to rear of MTS front panel following procedure in paragraph 3-12.

(2) Remove four screws securing connector to front panel (figure 3-10) and carefully remove wired connector

from rear of front panel.

(3) Insert extraction tool (MS3344-23 or equivalent) into appropriate connector cavity from mating side of

connector.

NOTE

While inserting the extraction tool, rotate the tool in a circular pattern.

(4) Remove contact and attached wire from cable side of connector.

(5) To disconnect contact from its wire, cut wire as close to contact as possible.

Figure 3-10. Front Panel Connector Removal

b. Replacement. Replace contact in connector J1, J2, or J4 as follows:

(1) Strip just enough insulation from wire to allow it to bottom out in barrel of contact.

(2) Insert wire into contact until it bottoms out; stripped wire should be visible through contact inspection hole,

and wire insulation should butt against contact.

(3) Using crimp tool (M2252012-01 or equivalent) and positioner (M22520/2-03 or equivalent), insert contact and

wire into well of crimp tool.

(4) To crimp contact and wire, squeeze handles of crimp tool until completely closed.

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