Electrical connector

[basement]

How do I remove the pins from the connector and still be able to reuse the pins and connector?

[MEK-Dangerfield]

On those types of connectors, there is either a metal or plastic tool that would slide around the wire on the back of the connector(it is sleeve-like), then dis-engauge whatever it is that holds them in. I have NO clue where to find what you need. 


  Mike

[Chryco Psycho]

there are barbs on the sides of the connectors to hold them in place , if you get a Tiny screwdriver you can slide in beside the pins & depress the barbs , you need to bend the barbs back out to hold them into the connector again

[duodec]

Radio Shack used to have a tool for that; it looked like a large green aluminum nut with a different tool coming out each flat.  What works on those looks like a tube that fits closely over the pin and presses those 'barbs' in, then the pin can be withdrawn out the back of the connector.

I think I remember seeing a similar tool at a decent Napa store too.

[Topcat]

On those types of connectors, there is either a metal or plastic tool that would slide around the wire on the back of the connector(it is sleeve-like), then dis-engauge whatever it is that holds them in. I have NO clue where to find what you need. 

 Mike

The correct tools for many types of electrical connectors and terminals are available from Tyco and Digi-Key.
If you know someone in the electronics industry, they probably have an acct. or registered and can locate the right types of various terminals and crimping tools for you. If I had a drawing of the terminal(s), I could get samples of them sent to me for free.