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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR SS, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEIGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCKWIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING & DIAGNOSISKOSTAL CONNECTORSREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR SS, Standard

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR SS, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
Fig 1: View Of Typical Connector
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View of typical connector.

Fig 2: View Of Connector In Released Position
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View of connector in released position.

  1. Locate the assist lever at the back of the connector. Move the assist lever to the rear position.
  2. Disconnect the connector from the component.
    3. Fig 3: Using Small Flat-Blade Tool To Remove Dress Cover
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  3. Use a small flat-blade tool to remove the dress cover.
    4. Fig 4: Slide Dress Cover Forward And Off Of Connector
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  4. Slide the dress cover forward and off of the connector.
    5. Fig 5: Locating TPA In Front & Rear Of Connector
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  5. The terminal positive assurance (TPA) is located in the front and rear of the connector.
    6. Fig 6: Using Small Flat-Blade Tool To Remove Rear TPA
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  6. Use a small flat-blade tool to remove the rear TPA from the connector.
    7. IMPORTANT: The front TPA cannot be removed from the connector. Only move it to the release point.
  7. Use a small flat-blade tool to move the front TPA to the release position.
    8. Fig 7: Using J 38125-213 Or J 38125-560 To Release Terminals
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  8. Use the J 38125-213 or the J 38125-560 (GM P/N 15314260) 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. See Special Tools .
  9. 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.
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