Terminal Removal Procedure

2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS, Standard TransSECTION Terminal Removal Procedure
  1. Pull out the slider on the connector position assurance (CPA) until it is at the end of its travel.
  2. Disconnect the connector from the component.
  3. Remove the wire dress cover, if necessary.
  4. Push the wire side of the terminal that is being removed toward the connector and hold it in position.
  5. Fig 1: View Of Bosch Connector Terminals (2.8 JPT)
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  6. Insert the J-38125-557 into the 2 cavities on each side of the terminal at the front of the connector and push until you feel the tool disengage the terminal retainers.
  7. 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.
  8. Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair)Β , Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair)Β  procedure.
  9. 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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