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HARNESS CONNECTOR

Description

HARNESS CONNECTOR (TAB-LOCKING TYPE)

  • The tab-locking type connectors help prevent accidental looseness or disconnection.
  • The tab-locking type connectors are disconnected by pushing or lifting the locking tab(s). Refer to the figure below. Refer to the description of the slide-locking type connector.

CAUTION:
Do not pull the harness or wires when disconnecting the connector.
[Example]

  

HARNESS CONNECTOR (SLIDE-LOCKING TYPE)

  • A new style slide-locking type connector is used on certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD.
  • The slide-locking type connectors help prevent incomplete locking and accidental looseness or disconnection.
  • The slide-locking type connectors are disconnected by pushing or pulling the slider. Refer to the figure below.

CAUTION:

  • Do not pull the harness or wires when disconnecting the connector.
  • Be careful not to damage the connector support bracket when disconnecting the connector. [Example]

  

HARNESS CONNECTOR (LEVER LOCKING TYPE)

  • Lever locking type harness connectors are used on certain control units and control modules such as ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), etc.
  • Lever locking type harness connectors are also used on super multiple junction (SMJ) connectors.
  • Always confirm the lever is fully locked in place by moving the lever as far as it will go to ensure full connection.

CAUTION:

  • Always confirm the lever is fully released (loosened) before attempting to disconnect or connect these connectors to avoid damage to the connector housing or terminals.

  

HARNESS CONNECTOR (DIRECT-CONNECT SRS COMPONENT TYPE)

  • SRS direct-connect type harness connectors are used on certain SRS components such as air bag modules and seat belt pre-tensioners.
  • Always pull up to release black locking tab prior to removing connector from SRS components.
  • Always push down to lock black locking tab after installing connector to SRS components. When locked, the black locking tab is level with the connector housing.

  

CAUTION:

  • Do not pull the harness or wires when removing connectors from SRS components.