General information

Connectors

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Data link connector
  • Insert the probe into the terminal when connecting a jumper wire to the data link connector.
Caution
  • Inserting a jumper wire probe into the data link connector terminal may damage the terminal.

Disconnecting connectors
  • When disconnecting connector, grasp the connectors, not the wires.

  • Connectors can be disconnected by pressing or pulling the lock lever as shown.

Locking connector
  • When locking connectors, listen for a click indicating they are securely locked.

Inspection
  • When a tester is used to inspect for continuity or measuring voltage, insert the tester probe from the wiring harness side.

  • Inspect the terminals of waterproof connectors from the connector side since they cannot be accessed from the wiring harness side.
Caution
  • To prevent damage to the terminal, wrap a thin wire around the tester probe before inserting into terminal.

Terminals Inspection
  • Pull lightly on individual wires to verify that they are secured in the terminal.

Replacement
  • Use the appropriate tools to remove a terminal as shown. When installing a terminal, be sure to insert it until it locks securely.
  • Insert a thin piece of metal from the terminal side of the connector and with the terminal locking tab pressed down, pull the terminal out from the connector.

Sensors, Switches, and Relays
  • Handle sensors, switches, and relays carefully. Do not drop them or strike them against other objects.

Wiring Harness Wiring color codes
  • Two-color wires are indicated by a two-color code symbol.
  • The first letter indicates the base color of the wire and the second the color of the stripe.


Fuse Replacement
  • When replacing a fuse, be sure to replace it with one of the same capacity. If a fuse fails again, the circuit probably has a short and the wiring should be inspected.
  • Be sure the negative battery terminal is disconnected before replacing a main fuse.

  • When replacing a pullout fuse, use the fuse puller.

Direction of View for Connector Part-side connector

Direction of view is from the terminal side.

* : Part names are shown only when there are multiple connector drawings.


Vehicle-harness-side connector

Direction of view is from the harness side.

* : Part names are shown only when there are multiple connector drawings.


Other

Because vehicle-harness-side connectors, such as the DLC 2, have to be viewed from the terminal side, the direction of view is from the terminal side.

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