Lexus ES300 (2002 year). Manual - part 238

Lock normal engagement position

Incomplete lock engagement

Lock check position, lower

Insert Special Tool

Special Tool
hole
(U shaped)

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Verify that the lock (lower side) is at the specified position
under the locked status.

(f)

Set Terminal retainer to Lock position.
Insert Special tool into the hole specified in the left
and push Terminal retainer.

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(g)

Verify that Terminal retainer is inserted to the
specified position.

NOTICE:
If Terminal retainer is stopped at its middle of insertion,
holding wire, push Terminal to help it for full insertion.

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SPECIAL EXAMPLE

First fit the section A.

Install the lock of the section A first.

Install the lock of the retainer and pull the white cover
until you hear a click sound.

Install the convex part (A) of the outer part correctly to
the section B of the inner part.

Cover

Fix Band

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Insulation Displacement Connector

w/ Cover : CLOSE COVER

NOTICE:
Securely lock it

HINT:
When replacing it to a new connector, cut off the fixing band
without leaving it.

UNITE CONNECTOR

Make the projection of the front lock of the upper housing
meet the ditch of the front lock of the lower housing and fix
the rear lock.

NOTICE:

After uniting, securely lock it for not leaving the rear
lock arm deformed.

Make sure that the terminals will not become loose
by pulling the wires lightly.