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Pin Locking and Releasing Methods

ILL C
GANG RETENTION MIL-C-81511, SERIES 1 & 2
Using a rear locking screw, the retention
plate may be “locked” by compressing it to the
dielectric, (fig. 1) or “unlocked” by backing the nut out, IdenTIFICATIOn InFORMATIOn
releasing the locking plate. In an unlocked position
(fig. 2), contacts may be inserted or removed with
proper tooling.
ILL C, FIG 1 Locked
See tooling illustrations 3 & 7 for removal and
illustration 4 for insertion on pages 80 & 81.
LOCkIng PLATe

ILL C, FIG 2 Unlocked

ILL C, FIG 3 Contact being removed.

ILL D
MIL-C-81511, SERIES 3 & 4

Rear release connectors using molded dielectric
locking clips. These contacts are removed by
using a rear removal tool. See tool illustrations
10 & 30 for removal and illustrations 2 & 30 for
insertion. See pages 80, 81, & 86.

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