Removal Procedure

Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from the connector.

1. Locate the lever lock on the wire dress cover. Slide the lever lock away from the connector body.
2. Disconnect the connector from the component.
3. Locate the dress cover locking tabs on the dress cover of the connector. Using a small flat-blade tool release all of the locking tabs.
4. Once the locks are unlocked, lift the dress cover off.
Fig 1: Releasing TPA
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IMPORTANT: Always use care when removing a terminal position assurance (TPA) in order to avoid damaging it.
5. Release the TPA by inserting a small flat-blade tool into the blue locking tabs on both ends of the connector. Gently slide the TPA up to the released position on both ends.
Fig 2: Inserting Tool Into Terminal Release Cavity
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Fig 3: View Of Release Tool Being Used For Larger Terminals
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Fig 4: View Of Release Tool Being Used For Larger Terminals
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Fig 5: View Of Release Tool Being Used For Smaller Terminals
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6. For the larger terminals insert the J 38125-13A (GM P/N 12031876-1) tool to release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal release cavity. For the smaller terminals insert the J 38125-12A (GM P/N 12094429) tool to release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal release cavity. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125  to ensure that the correct release tool is used.

   View of the release tool being used for the larger terminals.

   View of the release tool being used for the larger terminals.

   View of the release tool being used for the smaller terminals.

7. 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.