Release the locking tab for the cable terminal as follows

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To extract the cable terminal, the locking tab must be released (held down) with a terminal removal tool.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Terminal Pressed In Cavity Forward

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1. Press the cable terminal in the cavity forwards as far as it will go. This will free the locking tab from the cavity catch.

Fig 2: Identifying Terminal Removal Tool Inserted In Cavity On Connector Side Of Housing

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2. Insert the terminal removal tool in the cavity from the connector side of the housing. The tool presses down the locking tab. This allows the cable terminal to pass the catch in the cavity.

Hold the terminal removal tool in place.

Fig 3: Extracting Cable Terminal From Cable Side Of Housing

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3. Extract the cable terminal from the cable side of the housing: Pull the cable.

If the cable terminal is stuck, first remove the terminal removal tool.