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Removal Procedure

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  1. Grasp the locking slide lever and pull outward from the end of the connector.
    Fig 1: Grasp The Locking Slide Lever And Pull Outward From The End Of The Connector
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  2. As the slide lever is pulled out the mating connector is lifted from the seated position.
    Fig 2: Pulling Slide Lever Out Of Mating Connector
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  3. Using terminal release tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, push the TPA tabs into the connector body.
    Fig 3: Pushing TPA Into Connector Body Using J 38125-11A -- Tyco/AMP Connectors (Seat)
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  4. Pull the TPA from the connector body.
    NOTE: TPA is keyed and can only be inserted in one direction.
    Fig 4: Pulling TPA From Connector Body
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  5. Using terminal release tool J-38125-11A or equivalent, release the connector wire dress cover locking tab.
    Fig 5: Releasing Connector Wire Dress Cover Locking Tab
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  6. With the lock tab released, lift the connector wire dress cover from the connector body.
    Fig 6: Lifting Connector Wire Dress Cover From Connector Body
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  7. 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.
    Fig 7: Pressing Prongs Into Holes On Side Of Terminal
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  8. 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.
    Fig 8: Using Terminal Release Tool J-38125-560
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  9. 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.
    Fig 9: Using Terminal Release Tool J-38125-556
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