Section 523 (Wiring Diagram Information): Connector: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect battery.
Release Connector Lock. See Fig 1.
Disconnect the connector being repaired from its mating half/component.

Remove the dress cover (if applicable). See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removal of Dress Cover

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1 - DRESS COVER

2 - CONNECTOR LOCK

3 - CONNECTOR

Release the Secondary Terminal Lock, if required. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Examples of Connector Secondary Terminal Locks
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1 - Secondary Terminal Lock
Position the connector locking finger away from the terminal using the proper special tool. Pull on the wire to remove the terminal from the connector. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Terminal Removal

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1 - TYPICAL CONNECTOR

2 - PICK FROM SPECIAL TOOL KIT 6680

3 - APEX CONNECTOR

4 - PICK FROM SPECIAL TOOL KIT 6680

5 - AUGAT CONNECTOR

6 - SPECIAL TOOL 6932

7 - MOLEX CONNECTOR

8 - SPECIAL TOOL 6742

9 - THOMAS AND BETTS CONNECTOR

10 - SPECIAL TOOL 6934

11 - TYCO CONNECTOR

12 - SPECIAL TOOL 8638