Terminal Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Follow the steps below in order to repair push to seat connectors.

Fig 1: Separating Connector Halves

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Remove the terminal position assurance (TPA) device, the connector position assurance (CPA) device, and/or the secondary lock.
Separate the connector halves (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Terminal And Pulling Cable And Terminal Out Of Back Of Connector
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Use the proper pick or removal tool (1) in order to release the terminal.
Gently pull the cable and the terminal (2) out of the back of the connector.

Fig 3: Re-Forming Locking Device If You Are Going To Reuse Terminal
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Re-form the locking device if you are going to reuse the terminal (1).
To repair the terminal, refer to Terminal Repair.