For 1990-2009 cars

## Yazaki Connectors 2-Way

#### Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

### Terminal Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the connector from the component.
2. Insert a small flat-blade tool in the slot below the front loaded terminal position assurance (TPA) and pry up.
3. Remove the TPA by pulling it out of the connector.
4. Push the wire side of the terminal that is being removed toward the connector and hold it in position.
5. Insert the EL 38125-553 on a slight upward angle into the cavity below the terminal to be removed. Ensure that the pointed on the end of the tool is facing the bottom of the terminal and it stays in contact with the terminal until it stops on the plastic terminal retainer.
6. Gently pry the plastic terminal retainer down and carefully pull the terminal out of the connector. Always remember never use force when pulling a terminal out of a connector. If the terminal is difficult to remove, repeat the entire procedure.

### Terminated Lead Repair

1. Remove the terminal.
2. Find the appropriate terminated lead.
3. Use the appropriate splice sleeves depending on the gage size.
4. Refer to Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Sleeves.

## Yazaki Connectors 16-Way

#### Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

### Removal Procedure

1. While depressing the lock, pull the two connector halves apart.

Note: The TPA is fragile and may break if not done carefully.

2. Use a small flat-blade tool to very carefully push the terminal position assurance (TPA) towards the face of the connector on both sides of the connector.
3. View of the male half of the connector with female terminals.
4. View of the female half of the connector with male terminals.
5. Use the EL 38125-215 tool to release the terminals by inserting the tool into the terminal release cavity.
6. View of the female half of the connector with male terminals.
7. View of the male half of the connector with female terminals.
8. 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.

### Terminated Lead Repair

1. Remove the terminal.
2. Find the appropriate terminated lead.
3. Use the appropriate splice sleeves depending on the gage size.
4. Refer to Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Sleeves.