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Installation Procedure

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  1. The CPA should be approximately 4 mm above the yellow cover before installing the connector. If not, use a small flat-bladed tool to help release the CPA. The CPA may also be released manually without any tools.
    Fig 1: Lifting Orange CPA
    GM2374626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Line up the connector key tabs with the initiator key slots. Grab the connector on both sides and push down into the initiator connector sub assembly until fully seated.
    Fig 2: Seating Connector Sub-Assembly
    GM3258546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. After the connector is fully seated, push the CPA down with your thumb until the CPA is touching the yellow cover on the connector.
    Fig 3: Pushing CPA Down
    GM3258548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. After the CPA is seated, lightly pull on the connector, it should not pull off if the connector and CPA are properly engaged.