Power Port Release Tool (M04 02 10)

POWER PORT RELEASE TOOL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Power Port Release Tool 

SITUATION

Distribution of the following tool will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program. Additional tools may be purchased through your Regional Distribution Center (RDC).

Release Tool

Order P/N 83 30 0 496 588

Cartool P/N 610 250

The release tool is used to quickly and easily release the 12 volt power ports if they become damaged.

Application Notes - Removal

• Fig 2 (View 1) Turn the head (1) of the special tool counterclockwise until it stops and the markings (2) are aligned. In this position, the pressure pins (arrows) are retracted into the body of the tool.
• Fig 2 (View 2) Turn the head (1) clockwise through 90 degrees to extend the pressure pins.
  Fig 2: Turning Special Tool Head

  
• The tool is automatically aligned in the 12 volt power port (2) by means of the recesses (1).
• The contacts (3 - positive terminals) are not touched.
  Fig 3: 12 Volt Power Port And Recesses In Release Tool

  

The 12 volt power port has been removed from the vehicle for clarification.

• Gently insert tool 610 250 into the power port only until a slight resistance is felt. Refer to gap (3) in the illustration. Do not insert the tool into the power port until it stops!
• When light resistance is felt, slowly turn the tool (1) counterclockwise. When the tool lines up properly, it will slide into the power port until the stop.
  Fig 4: Release Tool Inserted Into Power Port

  
• Turn the tool clockwise as described above.
• Gently remove the tool with the power port socket attached.
• This procedure is the same if the power port is equipped with a lighting ring.

On vehicle removal application:

• The marks (2) on the tool (1) must be aligned before insertion into the power port socket (3).
• Replace the fuse when finished.
  Fig 5: Removing Power Port Socket