Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

While depressing the lock, pull the two connector halves apart.

Fig 1: Pulling Two Connector Halves Apart
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Use a small flat-blade tool to very carefully push the terminal position assurance (TPA) towards the face of the connector on both sides of the connector.
IMPORTANT: The TPA is fragile and may break if not done carefully.

Fig 2: View Of The Male Half Of The Connector With Female Terminals
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View of the male half of the connector with female terminals.

Fig 3: View Of The Female Half Of Connector With Male Terminals.
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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. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 to ensure that the correct release tool is used.

Fig 4: View Of Female Half Of Connector With Male Terminals
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Fig 5: View Of Male Half Of Connector With Female Terminals
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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.