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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012CAMARO LS, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEIGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCKWIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESBOSCH CONNECTORS (0.64)TERMINAL REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS, Standard Trans

Terminal Removal Procedure

2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS, Standard TransSECTION Terminal Removal Procedure
  1. Locate the lever lock on the wire dress cover. While pressing the lock, pull the lever over and past the lock until the lever is at the end of its travel.
  2. Disconnect the connector from the component.
  3. Pull the rubber boot that covers the wires back to expose the end of the connector dress cover.
  4. Place the connector locking lever in the center of the connector.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Flat-Bladed Tool Being Inserted Between Cover & Connector Body
    GM1442703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Locate the 2 dress cover locking tabs that are on the wire end of the connector. Insert a small flat-bladed tool between the cover and connector body and pry up.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Flat-Bladed Tool Between Cover & Connector End
    GM1442709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Locate the 2 dress cover locking tabs located on the opposite side of the connector. Insert a small flat-bladed tool between the cover at the connector end and pry up.
  7. Remove the dress cover.
  8. Cut the tie wrap on the wire bundle.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Terminal Position Assurance (TPA)
    GM1442715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the terminal position assurance (TPA) by inserting a small flat-bladed tool into the small slot in the end of the slider and pushing on the TPA until it comes out of the connector. When the TPA exits the opposite side of the connector, gasp the TPA and pull it completely out of the connector.
  10. Push the wire side of the terminal that is being removed toward the connector and hold it in position.
    11. Fig 4: View Of J 38125-560 Being Inserted Into Triangular Cavities
    GM1442734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Insert the J-38125-560 into the 2 triangular cavities on each side of the terminal at the front of the connector.
  12. Carefully pull the terminal out of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector. If the terminal is difficult to remove, repeat the entire procedure.
  13. Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair) , Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair)  procedure.
  14. 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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