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Terminal Removal Procedure

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  1. While depressing the lock, pull the two connector halves apart.
    Fig 1: Pulling Two Connector Halves Apart
    GM1709336Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Use a small flat-blade tool to very carefully push the TPA towards the face of the connector on both sides of the connector.
    NOTE: The terminal position assurance (TPA) is fragile and may break if not done carefully.
  3. View of the male half of the connector with female terminals.
    Fig 2: View Of Male Connector Half & Female Terminals
    GM1709329Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. View of the female half of the connector with male terminals.
    Fig 3: View Of Female Half Of Connector With Male Terminals
    GM1709335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Use the J-38125-215  tool to release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal release cavity.
  6. View of the female half of the connector with male terminals.
    Fig 4: Using Removal Tool On Female Half Of Connector
    GM1709332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. View of the male half of the connector with female terminals.
    Fig 5: Using Removal Tool On Male Half Of Connector
    GM1709331Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. 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.
  9. Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair) Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair)  procedure.
  10. 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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