TM 55-1520-240-23-3
4-11.3
REPAIR OF ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS
(Continued)
4-11.3
REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTORS
1.
Loosen conduit nut (1) from adapter (2), or elbow
(3) (TM 55-1500-323-24). Use a strap wrench
and conduit pliers.
2.
Pull conduit (4) back from adapter (2) or elbow
(3) to expose wires (5).
3.
Have helper hold back conduit (4) and install
clamp (6) around wiring to restrain conduit.
4.
Loosen and pull back adapter (2) or elbow (3)
from rear of connector (7).
5.
Identify and tag (E264) each wire with its contact
identifier (TM 55-1500-323-24).
6.
Remove wire contacts. Use extraction tool (TM
55-1500-323-24).
7.
Check wire strands (8) and insulation (9) at
contact (10) for damage (TM 55-1500-323-24).
Replace any contact (10) if damage is found
(step 20).
8.
Replace insert (11) and/or housing (12) (TM
55-1500-323-24) as necessary.
9.
Install contacts (10) in insert (11) as identified by
their tags (TM 55-1500-323-24).
10.
Install sealing plugs in unused contact positions
of insert (11) (TM 55-1500-323-24).
11.
Clean old sealant from threads (13) of housing
(12) and adjacent fittings using hard bristle fiber
brush.
12.
Apply sealant (E340.2) to threads (13) of housing
(12) and adjacent adapter (2) or elbow (3).
13.
Assemble adapter (2) or elbow (3) to connector
using a strap wrench and conduit pliers.
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