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Terminal Removal Procedure

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Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from the connector.

    Fig 1: Bolt On Connector Cover
    GM1709283Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Connector Position Assurance (CPA)
    GM1709284Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. For connectors with a bolt in the dress cover, turn the bolt counterclockwise to remove the connector from the component.
  2. Locate the connector position assurance (CPA) on the top of the wire dress cover. Slide the CPA forward.
    Fig 3: Lever Lock And Lever Lock Release Tab
    GM1709285Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Slide the lever lock forward while pressing down on the lever lock release tab.
    Fig 4: Depressing Lever Lock Release Tab
    GM1709286Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. View showing depressing of the lever lock release tab.
    Fig 5: Connector In Released Position
    GM1709287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. View of connector in released position.
  6. Disconnect the connector from the component.
  7. Locate the dress cover locking tabs at the corners of the dress cover. Use a small flat-blade tool to release the locking tabs and remove the dress cover.
  8. Fig 6: Connector In Released Position
    GM1709288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Release the rear lower half of the wire dress cover.
  10. Fig 7: Tabs Holding Wiredress Cover
    GM1709289Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Release the tabs that are holding the wire dress cover to the connector body.
  12. Remove the nose piece by inserting a small flat-blade tool into the slots on both ends of the connector body. Gently pry the nose piece out of the connector. J-38125-216 can also be used to remove the nose piece.
    Fig 8: Terminal Retaining Tab Release Tool
    GM1709282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Use the J-38125-12A tool to release the terminals by lifting the terminal retaining tabs on the inside of the connector.
    Fig 9: Terminal Release Tool
    GM1709281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. 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.
  15. Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair) , Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair)  procedure.
  16. Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies.