Instruction Sheet
Extraction Tool 843473-1
408-9451
07 MAR 08
Rev C
Contact
Wire
Locking Lance
Lance Recess
Tip
AMPMODU*
MOD IV
Receptacle
Connector
Front of
Connector
Lug
Locking
Ledge
AMPMODU
MOD I
Receptacle
Connector
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet covers the use of Extraction
Tool 843473–1 which is recommended for removing
crimp, snap–in contacts from AMPMODU MOD I and
MOD IV Receptacle Connectors listed in Catalog
1307819. Read these instructions before attempting
to extract the contacts.
NOTE
All dimensions are in millimeters [with inches in
brackets]. Figures are for reference only and are
The lance recess is the cavity located between the
contact and the connector housing. A solid rib
(locking ledge) at the rear of the lance recess cavity
provides a stop for the extraction tool. The housings
are designed to prevent improper insertion of the
contacts which are inserted into the rear of the
housing.
A lug is located on the side of the MOD I housing
which contains the contact locking ledge.
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not drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue are given in SECTION 5,
REVISION SUMMARY.
3. EXTRACTION PROCEDURE
(Figure 1)
Determine which connector contains the contact to be
removed and proceed as follows:
1. Insert the tool straight into the lance recess until
it bottoms on the locking ledge.
2. Holding the tool and connector in one hand, grip
the wire of the contact with the other hand and pull
the contact out of the back of the connector.
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2. DESCRIPTION
The extraction tip is designed to enter the lance
recess in the front of the housing and depress the
locking lance of the contact.
NOTE
The connector includes both the housing and the
contacts while the housing is the material which
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forms the encapsulation for the contacts.
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Extraction Tool 843473-1
408-9451
6.86 [.270]
0.76 [.030]
12.70 [.500]
24.64
[.970]
151.64
[5.970]
9.40 [.370]
3.81 [.150]
0.30
[.012]
6.35 [.250]
Figure 2
4. TOOL INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
Extraction Tool 843473–1 should conform to the
dimensions listed in Figure 2. Each tool should be
inspected upon arrival to be sure it has not been
damaged in transit, and at regularly scheduled
intervals to be sure it remains functional.
If the tool requires repair, send it with a written
description of the problem, to:
CUSTOMER REPAIR (38–35)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 3608
HARRISBURG, PA 17105–3608
5. REVISION SUMMARY
Since the previous release of this sheet, the following
revisions were made:
S
Updated logo and format.
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