| The secondary locking mechanism is a housing catch (second
line locking mechanism) that secures all the wires in one
contact housing. If a secondary locking mechanism is fitted to a
contact housing, this must always be opened or removed using the
appropriate tool before releasing and pulling out individual
crimp contacts. |
| The secondary locking mechanism is different in colour from
the rest of the contact housing. This makes it easier to
identify the secondary locking mechanism and clarifies its
intended function. |
| The types of contact housing shown here are just a few
examples to show the different functions of secondary locking
mechanism. |
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| The housing catch is disengaged by removing a “toothed
element”-arrow-. |
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| The housing catch is disengaged by opening a “flap”-arrow-. |
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| The housing catch can be disengaged by detaching a “slide”-arrow-. |
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Questions & answers
Secondary locking element — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What is the secondary lock on a Golf Mk7 connector?
A sliding or hinged element that holds all pins in place after they are individually locked. It must be opened before extracting any pin.
Note
Observe the general notes on repairs to the vehicle
electrical system
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To release, always ...
The primary locking mechanism is what fixes an individual
crimp contact in the contact housing.
If necessary, any housing catches in place (secondary ...
