Terminal Removal

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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.

Fig 1: View Of Connector Halves

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Separate the connector halves (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Tool & Terminal

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Use the proper pick or removal tool (1) in order to release the terminal. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 to ensure that the correct release tool is used.
Gently pull the cable and the terminal (2) out of the back of the connector.

Fig 3: Identifying Locking Device

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Re-form the locking device if you are going to reuse the terminal (1).
To repair the terminal, refer to Terminal Repair .