Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Sliding Red CPA Away From Connector Lever

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Using your thumbs press down and slide the red CPA away from the connector lever.

Fig 2: Moving Lever To Released Position

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Using your thumb press down on the locking tab and move the lever to the released position.

Fig 3: Releasing Wire Dress Cover Locking Tabs

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Using terminal tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, release the wire dress cover locking tabs.

Fig 4: Pivoting Connector Wire Dress Cover

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Pivot connector wire dress cover while removing from the connector body.

Fig 5: Using Terminal Tool 12094430

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Using terminal tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, remove the TPA by lifting straight off the connector body.

Fig 6: Using Terminal Release Tool J-38125-215A

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Using terminal release tool J-38125-215A, place the tip of the tool on the outside edge next to the terminal and depress the lock tab and remove the rear of the connector body.