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.
- While depressing the lock, pull the two connector halves apart.
- Use a small flat-blade tool to very carefully push the TPA towards the face of the connector on both sides of the connector.
- View of the male half of the connector with female terminals.
- View of the female half of the connector with male terminals.
- Use the J-38125-215 tool to release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal release cavity.
- View of the female half of the connector with male terminals.
- View of the male half of the connector with female terminals.
- While holding the removal tool in place, gently pull the wire out of the back of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector.
- 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.
NOTE:
The terminal position assurance (TPA) is fragile and may break if not done carefully.