Terminal Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Follow the steps below in order to repair push to seat connectors.

Remove the terminal position assurance (TPA) device, the connector position assurance (CPA) device, and/or the secondary lock.
Separate the connector halves (1).

Fig 1: View Of Connector Halves

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Use the proper pick or removal tool (1) in order to release the terminal.
Gently pull the cable and the terminal (2) out of the back of the connector.

Fig 2: Releasing Terminal

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Re-form the locking device if you are going to reuse the terminal (1).

Fig 3: Reforming Locking Device

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To repair the terminal, refer to Terminal Repair.