How to crimp and assemble 6.3mm connectors

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.