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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 (ECM)TERMINAL REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS, Standard Trans

Terminal Removal Procedure

2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS, Standard TransSECTION Terminal Removal Procedure
Fig 1: View Of Bosch Connectors
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  1. Locate the assist lever on the top of the connector. Move the assist lever to the forward position.
    Fig 2: Identifying Assist Lever In Forward Position
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  2. Disconnect the connector from the component.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Releasing Locking Tabs
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  3. Locate the dress cover locking tabs at the corners of the connector. Use a small flat-blade tool to release the locking tabs and remove the dress cover.
    4. Fig 4: View Of Terminal Positive Assurance (TPA) Connector
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  4. The terminal positive assurance (TPA) is located in the front of the connector.
    5. Fig 5: View Of Removing TPA From Connector
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  5. Use a small flat-blade tool to remove TPA from the connector.
    6. Fig 6: View Of Special Tools And Terminals
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  6. Use the J-38125-213 or the J-38125-556 tool to release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal release cavity.
  7. 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.
  8. Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair) , Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair)  procedure.
  9. Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies.
    10. NOTE:

    Ensure that the dress cover and connector body are both in the released position before reassembling. Failure to do so may cause damage to the connector and component.

  10. Reconnect the connector bodies.
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