Fiesta Mk2 Fuse/Relay Box - Terminal/Wire removal

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As per subject what is technique/tool for removing terninals from fuse/relay block?

It looks like the locking tang(s) are on the metal terminal (as opposed to housing). I have tried the usual picks/slim screwdrivers but so far have not been able to remove a terminal. Reluctant to use a lot of force in case I damage something.

Anyone know what the actual terminals used are? Delphi, special Ford only...?

John

[Jim Hearne]

It various according to the size of the terminal but they all have one or 2 lugs on the terminal that need pressing in.

I usually make the tool out of some welding rod filed down on the end.

More force will just bend the lugs out into the plastic housing more and end up with them folding back.

 

Some of the terminals are joined together for things like grounds and power, they may go round to several different terminals and have lugs in between.

 

You can get them out, i did fairly major changes to my fuse box, replacing the dim dip relay positions with other things.

 

Jim

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Thanks Jim - I thought you may know ;-)

On the terminals with 2 tangs did you end up having to make a tool with 2 prongs to press the lugs or can it be done using separate tool on each lug?

John

[Jim Hearne]

It can be done with one but once you release one side you need to keep a gentle pressure and tilt on the contact to stop that side reengaging while you do the other side.

So it’s much easier to do both prongs at the same time.

 

There are big bunches of contact release tools on Amazon/Ebay nowadays but i don’t know if they are any good.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUTOXBERT-Terminal-Removal-Extractor-Connector/dp/B0BNBRJNZV

One set picked at random.

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