Terminal Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Wire Dress Cover Lever Lock

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Locate the lever lock on the wire dress cover. While pressing the lock, pull the lever over and past the lock.
Disconnect the connector from the component.

Fig 2: Loosening Dress Cover Locking Tabs

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Locate the 2-wire dress cover locking tabs that are opposite the wire end of the connector. Use a small flat-bladed tool to unlock the dress cover.
Once the front 2 locks are unlocked, lift the back 2 locks that are on the wire side of the connector.

Fig 3: Removing Connector Nose Piece

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If the connector has a nose piece, use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the nose piece by inserting the blade into the slot on the front of the connector and prying up on the nose piece.

Fig 4: Removing TPA By Inserting Small Flat Blade Into Small Slot

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IMPORTANT: Always use care when removing a TPA in order to avoid damaging it.

Remove the TPA by inserting a small flat-blade tool into the small slot on the TPA and pushing down until the TPA comes out of the connector. Gently pry the TPA out of the connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Terminal Release Tool

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Insert J 44020 -4 (GM P/N 15314260) into the 2 triangular cavities on each side of the terminal at the front of the connector. See Special Tools .

Fig 6: Removing Wire From Back Of Connector

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While holding the removal tool in place, gently pull the wire out of the back of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector.