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Terminal Removal Procedure

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  1. Grasp the locking slide lever and pull outward from the end of the connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Locking Slide Lever
    GM2146421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. As the slide lever is pulled out the mating connector is lifted from the seated position.
    Fig 2: Pulling Slide Lever Out Of Mating Connector
    GM2146422Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Using terminal release tool J-38125-11A  or equivalent, push the TPA tabs into the connector body.
    Fig 3: Pushing TPA Tabs Into Connector Body
    GM2146424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Terminal position assurance (TPA) is keyed and can only be inserted in one direction.
  4. Pull the TPA from the connector body.
    Fig 4: Pulling TPA From Connector Body
    GM2146425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Using terminal release tool J-38125-11A  or equivalent, release the connector wire dress cover locking tab.
    Fig 5: Releasing Connector Wire Dress Cover Locking Tab
    GM2146426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. With the lock tab released, lift the connector wire dress cover from the connector body.
    Fig 6: Lifting Connector Wire Dress Cover From Connector Body
    GM2146427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Using terminal release tool J-38125-212  , press the prongs into the holes each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
    Fig 7: Using Terminal Release Tool
    GM2146428Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. 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.
    Fig 8: Using Terminal Release Tool
    GM2146429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Using terminal release tool J-38125-556  , 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.
    Fig 9: Using Terminal Release Tool
    GM2146430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair) Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair)  procedure.
  11. Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies.
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