Terminal Removal Procedure
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- Grasp the locking slide lever and pull outward from the end of the connector.
- As the slide lever is pulled out the mating connector is lifted from the seated position.
- Using terminal release tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, push the TPA tabs into the connector body.
- Pull the TPA from the connector body.
- Using terminal release tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, release the connector wire dress cover locking tab.
- With the lock tab released, lift the connector wire dress cover from the connector body.
- Using terminal release tool J-38125-212, press the prongs into the holes each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
- Using terminal release tool J-38125-560, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
- Using terminal release tool J-38125-556, press the prongs into the holes on each side of the terminal to be removed to release the lock tabs and pull the terminal out of the connector body.
- Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair) , Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair) procedure.
- Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies.
NOTE:
Terminal position assurance (TPA) is keyed and can only be inserted in one direction.