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For 1990-2009 cars only

Terminal Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 863406  Size: SH
  1. Locate the lever lock on the wire dress cover. While pressing the lock, pull the lever over and past the lock.
  2. Disconnect the connector from the component.

  3. Object Number: 863404  Size: SH
  4. Locate the 2-wire dress cover locking tabs that are opposite the wire end of the connector. Use a small flat-bladed tool to unlock the dress cover.
  5. Once the front 2 locks are unlocked, lift the back 2 locks that are on the wire side of the connector.

  6. Object Number: 863403  Size: SH
  7. If the connector has a nose piece, use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the nose piece by inserting the blade into the slot on the front of the connector and prying up on the nose piece.

  8. Object Number: 863400  Size: SH

    Important: Always use care when removing a terminal position assurance (TPA) in order to avoid damaging it.

  9. Remove the TPA by inserting a small flat-blade tool into the small slot on the TPA and pushing down until the TPA comes out of the connector. Gently pry the TPA out of the connector.

  10. Object Number: 863397  Size: SH
  11. Insert the J 44020-4 (GM P/N 15314260) into the 2 triangular cavities on each side of the terminal at the front of the connector.

  12. Object Number: 863390  Size: SH
  13. 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.

Terminal Repair Procedure

Use the appropriate wire assembly repair kits.