Section 121 (Wiring Diagram Information): Connector: Removal

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Fig 1: Removing Dress Cover

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1 - DRESS COVER

2 - CONNECTOR LOCK

3 - CONNECTOR

Disconnect battery.
Release Connector Lock (2).
Disconnect the connector (3) being repaired from its mating half/component.
Remove the dress cover (if applicable) (1).

Fig 2: Examples of Connector Secondary Terminal Locks
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1 - Secondary Terminal Lock

Release the Secondary Terminal Lock, if required (1).

Fig 3: Removing Terminal

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1 - TYPICAL CONNECTOR

2 - PICK FROM SPECIAL TOOL KIT 6680

3 - APEX CONNECTOR

4 - PICK FROM SPECIAL TOOL KIT 6680

5 - AUGAT CONNECTOR

6 - SPECIAL TOOL 6932

7 - MOLEX CONNECTOR

8 - SPECIAL TOOL 6742

9 - THOMAS AND BETTS CONNECTOR

10 - SPECIAL TOOL 6934

11 - TYCO CONNECTOR

12 - SPECIAL TOOL 8638

Position the connector locking finger away from the terminal using the proper special tool. Pull on the wire to remove the terminal from the connector.