Electrical system, general information

Primary locking element

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The primary locking mechanism is what fixes an individual crimp contact in the contact housing. If necessary, any housing catches in place (secondary locking mechanisms) must be released or removed prior to disengaging the contacts using the prescribed tool → Chapter. The types of primary locking mechanisms shown as follows are just a few examples to show the different functions of primary locking mechanism.

Round connector systems → Chapter

Flat connector systems → Chapter

Special connector systems → Chapter

Allocation of the correct release tool to the respective locking device can be gleaned from the table in the → operating instructions of VAS 1978/35.

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