Removal Procedure

2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from Micro .64 connectors.

Fig 1: Locating Lever Lock On Wire Dress Cover
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  1. Locate the lever lock on the wire dress cover. While depressing the lock, pull the lever over and past the lock. The lever lock may be located on the top or sides of the wire dress cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Typical Micro 64 Connector
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    View of a typical Micro 64 connector.

    Fig 3: Depressing Lock
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    Depress the lock and pull the lever over and past the lock.

    Fig 4: Identifying Connector
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    View of the connector when released from the component.

    Fig 5: Identifying Micro 64 Connector
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    View of another type of Micro 64 connector.

    Fig 6: Depressing Locks Of Wiredress Cover
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    Depress the locks that are located on both sides of the wiredress cover and pull the lever over and past the locks.

    Fig 7: Identifying Connector
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    View of the connector when released from the component.

  2. Disconnect the connector from the component.
    Fig 8: Pushing Dress Cover Locking Tabs With Screw Driver
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  3. Locate the dress cover locking tabs at the front of the connector. Using a small flat-blade tool push down on one of the locking tabs and pull the cover up until the dress cover releases. Repeat this procedure for the other locking tab.
  4. Once the front 2 locks are unlocked, lift the front of the dress cover and pull it forward.
    Fig 9: Inserting Small Flat-Blade Tool Into Small Slot On TPA
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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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