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2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Removal Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal Procedure
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Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from the connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector Position Assurance (CPA) On Top Of Wire Dress Cover
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  1. Locate the connector position assurance (CPA) on the top of the wire dress cover. Slide the CPA forward.
    Fig 2: Sliding Lever Lock Forward
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  2. Slide the lever lock forward while pressing down on the lever lock release tab.
    Fig 3: Depressing Of Lever Lock Release Tab
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    View showing depressing of the lever lock release tab.

    Fig 4: Identifying Dress Cover Locking Tabs
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    View of connector in released position.

  3. Disconnect the connector from the component.
  4. Locate the dress cover locking tabs at the corners of the dress cover. Use a small flat-blade tool to release the locking tabs and remove the dress cover.
    Fig 5: Releasing Rear Lower Half Of Wiredress Cover With Screw Driver
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    Release the rear lower half of the wiredress cover.

    Fig 6: Releasing Tabs Of Wiredress Cover With Screw Driver
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    Release the tabs that are holding the wiredress cover to the connector body.

  5. Remove the nose piece by inserting a small flat-blade tool into the slots on both ends of the connector body. Gently pry the nose piece out of the connector. J 38125-216 can also be used to remove the nose piece.
    Fig 7: Releasing Terminals By Lifting Terminal Retaining Tabs On Inside Of Connector
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    Use the J 38125-12A (GM P/N 12094429) tool to release the terminals by lifting the terminal retaining tabs on the inside of the connector. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 to ensure that the correct release tool is used.

    Fig 8: Pulling Wire Out Of Back Of Connector
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  6. 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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