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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 4 (WIRING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSUMITOMO CONNECTORSTERMINAL REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Terminal Removal Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Terminal 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.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector From Component
G04844920Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Disconnect the connector from the component.
    Fig 2: Releasing Connector Locking Tabs With Flat-Blade Tool
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  2. Remove the dress cover by using a flat-blade tool to release the connector locking tabs and pulling off the dress cover.
    Fig 3: Inserting J-38125-12A Into Single Retainer Slot On End Of Nose Piece
    G04844922Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Relieve the tension on the nose piece retainers by inserting J-38125-12A (12094429) into the single retainer slot on the end of the nose piece and gently prying out the locking tab. Repeat the process for both of the nose piece locking tabs on the opposite side of the nose piece.
    Fig 4: Pulling Up Nose Piece By Hooking
    G04844923Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Once the nose piece retainers are relaxed, use the J-38125-552 (15313892) to pull up the nose piece by hooking the tool under the nose piece and pulling up. The nose piece should raise slightly.
    Fig 5: Pulling Up Nose Piece By Hooking
    G04844924Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. On the opposite side of the nose piece, use the J-38125-552 (15313892) to pull up the nose piece by hooking the tool under the nose piece and pulling up. The nose piece should release completely. If the nose piece does not come off, repeat the procedure on the opposite side.
    Fig 6: Identifying Connector Terminals
    G04844925Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. The Fig 6 above identifies the entry canal where the terminal release tool will be inserted, and the terminal cavity.
    • Terminal (1)
    • Entry Canal (2)
      Fig 7: Inserting J-38125-553 Tool Into Entry Canal
      G04844926Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Insert the J-38125-553 (15315247) tool into the entry canal and pry up on the terminal retainer. The terminal retainer is a small plastic piece on the top of the terminal. The terminal retainer must be held up while the terminal is pulled out of the connector.
    Fig 8: Cutaway View Of Connector
    G04844927Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. The Fig 8 shows a cutaway view of the connector to aid the technician in releasing the terminal retainer.
  9. See the release tool cross reference in the Reference Guide of the J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit to ensure that the correct release tool is used.
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