Terminal Removal Procedure
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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) , or 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.