Terminal Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. 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.

Fig 1: View Of Connector Halves

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Separate the connector halves (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Tool & Terminal

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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: Identifying Locking Device

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Re-form the locking device if you are going to reuse the terminal (1).
Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair) 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.