TM 9-4940-568-20
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3-16. WIRING HARNESS MAINTENANCE (CONT).
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Hirschman Connector Repair or Replacement.
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48
42
44
46
47
45
43
(1)
If present, remove and discard gasket (41) from connector (42).
(2)
Remove screw (43) from connector (42).
(3)
Loosen cord grip nut (44).
NOTE
Note position of insert, diode, and cable ends prior to removal to ensure proper
installation.
Not all connectors will have a diode.
(4)
Remove insert (45) and cable (46) from connector (42).
(5)
Loosen two screws (47) and remove cable (46) ends and diode (48) from insert (45).
(6)
Remove cable (46) from connector (42).
(7)
Check diode (48) for continuity in one direction only. Discard diode (48) if no continuity is found, or if
continuity is found in both directions (diode has been shorted).
(8)
Install cable (46) in connector (42).
NOTE
Diode is installed with stripe on diode facing the screw in the number one terminal.
(9)
Install diode (48) and cable (46) ends in insert (45) and tighten two screws (47).
(10)
Snap insert (45) into connector (42).
(11)
Tighten cord grip nut (44).
(12)
Install screw (43) in connector (42).
(13)
If removed, install new gasket (41) on connector (42).
END OF TASK
