Terminal Removal Procedure

Follow the steps below in order to remove terminals from the connector.

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For connectors with a bolt in the dress cover, turn the bolt counterclockwise to remove the connector from the component.

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Locate the connector position assurance (CPA) on the top of the wire dress cover. Slide the CPA forward.

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Slide the lever lock forward while pressing down on the lever lock release tab.

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View showing depressing of the lever lock release tab.

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View of connector in released position.
Disconnect the connector from the component.
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.
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Release the rear lower half of the wiredress cover.
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Release the tabs that are holding the wiredress cover to the connector body.
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.

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Use the J-38125-12A tool to release the terminals by lifting the terminal retaining tabs on the inside of the connector.

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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.
Repair the terminal by following the Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminated Lead Repair) , or Repairing Connector Terminals (Terminal Repair) procedure.
Insert the repaired terminal back into the cavity. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to verify the repair and reconnect the connector bodies.