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Pin Locking and Releasing Methods

ILL A
REAR RELEASE NAS 1599,
MIL-C-38999 RETENTION METHOD
These clips are one-piece, stamped metal parts,
rolled into a tubular shape with large tines
deflected inwardly. These tines lock securely
behind the shoulder of the contact, assuring
positive contact retention. To remove, insert
removal tool, firmly seat on shoulder of contact ILL A, FIG 1
pushing locking tines back, and then pull on wire
and tool together. This will pull the contact and
tool out as a unit.
See Illustrations 2, 10, & 17 for service tools
on pages 80, 81, & 83.

ILL B
Front release used in MIL-C-5015, MIL-C-26482,
26500 and 26636 type connectors for service tools.

See illustrations: 5 & 6 for removal and 2, 26, & 27
for installation of contacts on pages 80 & 86.

ILL B, FIG 1

ILL B, Fig 1
MIL-C-26482, 26500, 26636 & 5015 cutaway front release.

A. Contact in “locked” position.

B. Tool probe shown opening retaining clip.

C. While clip is open, plunger moves contact
out of the rear of connector.

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