Terminal Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector From Component

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Disconnect the connector from the component.

Fig 2: Releasing Connector Locking Tabs With Flat-Blade Tool
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Remove the dress cover by using a flat-blade tool to release the connector locking tabs and pulling off the dress cover.

Fig 3: Inserting J-38125-12A Into Single Retainer Slot On End Of Nose Piece
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Relieve the tension on the nose piece retainers by inserting J-38125-12A (12094429) into the single retainer slot on the end of the nose piece and gently prying out the locking tab. Repeat the process for both of the nose piece locking tabs on the opposite side of the nose piece.

Fig 4: Pulling Up Nose Piece By Hooking
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Once the nose piece retainers are relaxed, use the J-38125-552 (15313892) to pull up the nose piece by hooking the tool under the nose piece and pulling up. The nose piece should raise slightly.

Fig 5: Pulling Up Nose Piece By Hooking
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On the opposite side of the nose piece, use the J-38125-552 (15313892) to pull up the nose piece by hooking the tool under the nose piece and pulling up. The nose piece should release completely. If the nose piece does not come off, repeat the procedure on the opposite side.

Fig 6: Identifying Connector Terminals
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The Fig 6 above identifies the entry canal where the terminal release tool will be inserted, and the terminal cavity.
- Terminal (1)
- Entry Canal (2)
  
  Fig 7: Inserting J-38125-553 Tool Into Entry Canal
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Insert the J-38125-553 (15315247) tool into the entry canal and pry up on the terminal retainer. The terminal retainer is a small plastic piece on the top of the terminal. The terminal retainer must be held up while the terminal is pulled out of the connector.

Fig 8: Cutaway View Of Connector
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The Fig 8 shows a cutaway view of the connector to aid the technician in releasing the terminal retainer.
See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit to ensure that the correct release tool is used.