How to crimp and assemble 6.3mm connectors

This section explains to crimp and assemble the 6.3mm automotive wiring loom connectors in both latched and unlatched series.

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The 3 way 6.3mm tangless connector set before assembly

 

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Strip around 4mm of PVC outer sleeving from the cable

 

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Place the stripped cable end in the terminal as shown.

 

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First part of the crimping process is to male a "W" shaped crimp over the bare copper strands using a non insulated crimping tool. TT71, TT73, 3000PR3 etc.

 

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Second part of the crimp process is to make a "W" shaped crimp over the PVC outer sheath.

 

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The next step is to insert the terminal into the housing until it clicks into place.

 

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The crimped male terminal is inserted as shown.

 

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the completely assembled connector. This process is used for 6.3mm 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 11 way connectors.

Classic view