Removal Procedure

2010 Saturn Vue XE, 3.5 NSECTION Removal Procedure
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Fig 1: Side View Of Tyco/AMP Connector
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Side view of connector.

Fig 2: Top View Of Tyco/AMP Connector
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View of top of connector.

  1. Locate the assist lever and lock on the top of the connector.
  2. Fig 3: View Of Depressing Lock & Pulling Assist Lever
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  3. While depressing the lock, pull the lever over and past the lock.
  4. Fig 4: View Of Component Connector
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  5. Disconnect the connector from the component.
  6. Fig 5: Identifying Locking Tabs
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  7. Locate the dress cover locking tabs at the rear of the connector. Use a small flat-blade tool to release the locking tabs. Repeat this procedure for the other locking tab.
  8. Fig 6: Sliding Inner Connector Out Of Connector Housing
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  9. Once the locking tabs are unlocked, slide the inner connector out of the rear of the connector housing.
  10. Fig 7: Using J 38125-12A (GM P/N 12094429) Tool To Release Terminals
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  11. Use the J 38125-12A tool to release the terminals by pressing on the tang. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125Β  to ensure that the correct release tool is used.
  12. 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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