Terminal Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. 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.

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

Fig 1: Separating Push To Seat Connectors Halves
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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 2: Pulling Cable And Terminal Out Of Back Of Connector
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Re-form the locking device if you are going to reuse the terminal (1).

Fig 3: Re-Forming Locking Device
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To repair the terminal, refer to Terminal Repair .