Terminal Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Follow the steps below in order to repair push to seat connectors.

Fig 1: Separating Connector Halves

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Remove the terminal position assurance (TPA) device, the connector position assurance (CPA) device, and/or the secondary lock.
Separate the connector halves (1).

Fig 2: Inserting Weather Pack® Terminal Removal Tool J 38125-10A Into Front Of Connector Cavity
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Use the proper pick or removal tool (1) in order to release the terminal. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 to ensure that the correct release tool is used.
Gently pull the cable and the terminal (2) out of the back of the connector.

Fig 3: Identifying Re-Form Locking Device
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Re-form the locking device if you are going to reuse the terminal (1).
To repair the terminal, refer to TERMINAL REPAIR .