Terminal Removal Procedure

Locate the connector position assurance (CPA) on the connector body and pull the CPA out. The CPA is on the wire harness side of connector.
Disconnect the connector from the component.
Use a small flat-bladed tool to gently pry off the dress cover by inserting the tool under the cover opposite the harness side and prying up.

Fig 1: View Of Dress Cover
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Remove the cover.
Using a small flat-bladed tool, push on the side of the nose piece retainer while pushing the nose piece forward with your thumb. This will release the terminal position assurance (TPA).

Fig 2: View Of Terminal Position Assurance (TPA)
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Insert the J-38125-12A tool into the corresponding terminal release cavity. The release cavities are the 2 center rows of cavities on one half of the connector.

Fig 3: Inserting Special Tool Into Terminal Release Cavity
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Pressing the J-38125-12A tool in the release cavity of the terminal you are removing, gently pull the wire out of the back of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool & Release Cavity
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Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair) and Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair) procedure.
Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies.