Amp Multilock Connectors; Amp Multilock Connector Repair - Buell 2008 XB SERIES Electrical Diagnostics Manual

AMP MULTILOCK CONNECTORS

AMP MULTILOCK CONNECTOR REPAIR

PART NUMBER
HD-41609 AMP MULTILOCK CRIMPER
General
AMP Multilock connectors are found between wire harnesses
and component wiring and may be either floating or anchored
to the frame with attachment clips.
See Figure A-1. Attachment clips (1) on the pin housings are
fitted to T-studs on the motorcycle frame. The T-studs identify
OE connector locations. To maintain serviceability, always
return connectors to OE locations after service.
Obtain the necessary tools to repair the connector and ter-
minals.
For terminal crimping
CRIMPER (Part No. HD-41609).
Separating Pin and Socket Housings
1. If necessary, slide connector attachment clip T-stud to the
large end of the opening.
2. See Figure A-1. Depress the release button (2) on the
socket terminal side of the connector and pull the socket
housing (3) out of the pin housing (4).
Mating Pin and Socket Housings
1. Hold the housings to match wire color to wire color.
2. Insert the socket housing into the pin housing until it snaps
in place.
3. If OE location is a T-stud, fit large opening end of attach-
ment clip over T-stud and slide connector to engage T-
stud to small end of opening.
TOOL NAME
NOTE
use the AMP MULTILOCK
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1. Attachment clip
2. Release button
3. Socket housing
4. Pin housing
Figure A-1. AMP Multilock Connector
Removing Terminals from Housing
1. See Figure A-2. Bend back the latch (1) to free one end
of secondary lock (2) then repeat on the opposite end.
Hinge the secondary lock outward.
2. Look in the terminal side of the connector (opposite the
secondary lock) and note the cavity next to each terminal.
3. Insert a pick or pin into the terminal cavity until it stops.
If socket/pin terminal tool is not available, a push pin/safety pin
or a Snap-on pick (Part No. TT600-3) may be used.
4. Press the tang in the housing to release the terminal.
a. Socket: Lift the socket tang (8) up.
b. Pin: Press the pin tang (7) down.
A "click" is heard if the tang is released.
5. Gently tug on wire to pull wire and terminal from cavity.
2008 Buell XB Diagnostics: Appendix A Connector Repair A-1
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NOTE
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