How to Install Deutsch Connectors
Follow these simple instructions to use and re-use Deutsch DT and DTM Series connectors. The only tools needed are needle nose pliers, a small screwdriver and a hooked pic tool that can be fashioned from a piece of stiff wire by bending a small hook on the end.
Pin or Socket (contacts) Installation
Grasp wire with the crimped contact just behind the contact barrel.
Holding the connector with rear seal facing you, iInsert the pin into rear of the connector. Push until a click is felt. A slight tug will confirm that it is properly locked in place. When using smaller wire sizes it may be easier to use a small screwdriver to push the contacts through the seal into place.
Once all contacts are in place, insert the wedgelock pressing firmly until it clicks into place.On DT Series 2 contact and DTM Series 2 and 3 contact connectors insert with flat side of wedgelock aligned with the flat inside connector. On DT Series 3 contact Receptacles the arrow should point toward the exterior locking mechanism. The wedgelocks on DT Series 3 contact Plugs and all 4, 6, 8 and 12 Pin DT and DTM Series connectors may be inserted either way.
Pin or Socket (contacts) Removal
To remove the wedgelock on DT Series 3-Pin Receptacles and all DTM connectors use needle nose pliers to pull the wedgelock straight out. On 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 contact DT Series Receptacles use a hooked pic tool to pull the wedgelock straight out. On all DT Series Plugs use a small screwdriver inserted fully under wedgelock and pry out.
Remove the contacts. Gently pull wire backwards, while at the same time releasing the locking finger inside the connector by moving it away from the contact with a small screwdriver.
Remove contact. Hold the rear seal in place, as removing the contact may displace the seal. If the seal should become displaced simply press it back into place with your finger.
