Terminal Removal Procedure

2006 Pontiac Wave Base, 4D Sedan, Y4M/MLMSECTION Terminal Removal Procedure
    Fig 1: Identifying Wire Dress Cover Lever Lock
    GM863406Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Locate the lever lock on the wire dress cover. While pressing the lock, pull the lever over and past the lock.
  2. Disconnect the connector from the component.
  3. Fig 2: Loosening Dress Cover Locking Tabs
    GM863404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Locate the 2-wire dress cover locking tabs that are opposite the wire end of the connector. Use a small flat-bladed tool to unlock the dress cover.
  5. Once the front 2 locks are unlocked, lift the back 2 locks that are on the wire side of the connector.
  6. Fig 3: Removing Connector Nose Piece
    GM863403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. If the connector has a nose piece, use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the nose piece by inserting the blade into the slot on the front of the connector and prying up on the nose piece.
  8. Fig 4: Removing TPA By Inserting Small Flat Blade Into Small Slot
    GM863400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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