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Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Typical Connector In Assembled Position
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    Fig 2: Pulling Locking Lever To 90 Degree Position
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  1. Pull the locking lever to the 90 degree position from the connector body.
    2. Fig 3: Separating Male Connector Body
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  2. With the locking lever in the 90 degree position and the male connector body separated, it can be slid outward for removal.
    3. Fig 4: Sliding Male Connector Body Away From Guide Plates
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  3. Slide the male connector body out away from the guide plates.
    4. Fig 5: Removing TPA From Connector Body
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    NOTE: During assembly the TPA will not fully seat if any terminal is not fully seated.
  4. Using terminal release tool J 38125-11A or equivalent, remove the TPA from the connector body.
    5. Fig 6: Releasing Lock Tabs
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  5. Using terminal release tool J 38125-566, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
    6. Fig 7: Releasing Lock Tabs
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  6. Using terminal release tool J 38125-560, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
    7. Fig 8: Releasing Lock Tabs
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  7. Using terminal release tool J 38125-221, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
    8. Fig 9: View Of Female Connector Body
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  8. The female connector body may have an additional connector hooked to the edge of the body. Use terminal release tool J-38125-11A or equivalent to release the locking tab and slide the connector off the female body.
    9. Fig 10: Moving Locking Lever
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  9. Move the locking lever 180 degrees from the connected position.
    10. Fig 11: Removing Guide Plates From Connector Body
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  10. With the locking lever in the 180 degree position the guide plates can be removed from the connector body.
    11. Fig 12: Removing TPA From Connector Body
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    NOTE: During assembly the TPA will not fully seat if any terminal is not fully seated.
  11. Using terminal release tool J 38125-11A or equivalent, remove the TPA from the connector body.
    12. Fig 13: Lifting Terminal Plate Past Terminals
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  12. Using terminal release tool J 38125-216, lift the terminal plate past the terminals and out of the connector body cavity.
    13. Fig 14: Pressing Terminal Plate Into Female Connector To Preset Position
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  13. Terminal plate will bind slightly on each corner.
    14. Fig 15: Pressing Prongs Into Holes
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  14. Using terminal release tool J 38125-221, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
    15. Fig 16: Pressing Prongs On Each Side Of Terminal
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  15. Using terminal release tool J 38125-212, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
    16. Fig 17: Releasing Lock Tabs
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  16. Using terminal release tool J 38125-560, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
    17. Fig 18: Pressing Terminal Plate Into Female Connector To Preset Position
    GM2146449Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Press the terminal plate back into the female connector to the preset position. The plate will bind slightly on each corner.
    18. Fig 19: Aligning Guide Plates To Mesh With Locking Lever Gears
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  18. With the locking lever in the 180 degree position, align the guide plates to mesh with the gears on the locking lever.
    19. Fig 20: Slide Male Connector Body Back Inward Toward Guide Plates
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  19. Slide the male connector body back inward toward the guide plates.
    20. Fig 21: Sliding Male Connector Body Inward
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  20. With the locking lever in the 90 degree position and the male connector body connected, it can be slid inward for assembly.
    21. Fig 22: View Of Typical Connector In Assembled Position
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  21. Move the lever into the locked position or in the assembled position. This will pull the male connector down into the female connector.
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