Special Tools
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EL-38125-580 Terminal Release Tool Kit
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J-38125-12A Terminal Release Tool
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For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
| Terminal Removal Procedure |
| 1. |
Locate the connector position assurance (CPA) on the connector body and pull the CPA out. The CPA is on the wire harness side of connector. | |
| 2. |
Disconnect the connector from the component. | |
| 3. |
Use a small flat-bladed tool to gently pry off the dress cover by inserting the tool under the cover opposite the harness side and prying up.  | |
| 4. |
Remove the cover. | |
| 5. |
Using a small flat-bladed tool, push on the side of the nose piece retainer while pushing the nose piece forward with your thumb. This will release the terminal position assurance (TPA). | |
| 6. |
Insert the J-38125-12A into the corresponding terminal release cavity. The release cavities are the 2 center rows of cavities on one half of the connector. | |
| 7. |
Pressing the J-38125-12A tool in the release cavity of the terminal you are removing, gently pull the wire out of the back of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector. | |
| 8. |
Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals procedure. | |
| 9. |
Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies. | |