Delphi Connectors (12-Way)
Special Tools
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EL-38125-580
Terminal Release Tool Kit |
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J-38125-12A
Terminal Release Tool |
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools .
Terminal Removal Procedure
Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from the
connector.
1. |
Locate the lever lock on the
wire dress cover. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) and
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. |
Release the lower wire dress
cover locking tab. |
5. |
Release the upper wire dress
cover locking tab. |
6. |
Once the locks are unlocked,
lift the dress cover off. |
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Note: Always use care
when removing a terminal position assurance (TPA) in order to avoid
damaging it.
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7. |
Remove the TPA by inserting a
small flat-blade tool into the locking tabs on both sides of the
TPA . Gently pry the TPA out of the connector. |
8. |
Remove the nose piece by
inserting a small flat-blade tool into the locking tabs on both
sides of the nose piece. Gently pry the nose piece out of the
connector. |
9. |
Insert the J-38125-12A tool to
release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal
release cavity. |
10. |
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. |
12. |
Insert the repaired terminal
back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the
repair and reconnect the connector bodies. |
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