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Terminal Removal Procedure

If the terminal is visibly damaged or is suspected of having a faulty connection, the terminal should be replaced.

Fig 1: Aligning Removal Tool - Delphi (Pull To Seat)
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Follow the steps below in order to repair pull-to-seat connectors:

  1. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) device and/or the secondary lock.
  2. Disconnect the connector from the component or separate the connectors for in-line connectors.
  3. Remove the terminal position assurance (TPA) device.
  4. Review the connector end view to determine the proper test probe and release tool.
  5. Insert the release tool into the front of the connector body.
  6. Grasp the wire at the back of the connector body and gently push the terminal out the front of the connector body.
  7. Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair)  procedure.
  8. Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies.