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Old Oct 25, 2022 | 02:05 AM
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Default How do I release this wire? 93 40th

Hey, have started to did into this new purchase and found some issue for sure. But how do I release this wire from the clip? I'd guess GM has special tools.

I found the shielding has been some little bas------- lunch. I need to solder in a section but need more room to work.


the thin purple one is damaged but I don't know what it powers


little prics
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Old Oct 25, 2022 | 09:00 AM
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26Pcs Car Terminal Removal Tool Kit Wire connector Pin Release Extractor Puller | eBay

I have never done it but you need tools like this. Dan
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You need to unplug connector. Tool or a paper clip hammered and filled to the correct size. The slot near terminal should have retaining tab. Depressing tab varies by terminal. Sometimes terminal will need to go forward to fully depress tab.
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Just ordered a 72 piece tool. The way GM likes to keep it messy, I assume pigtails will be released with different clips, so who knows the style [needed]. I think I can research the Red Books to find the style adding hours to the project.

And, I have 95 books from Dan. I hope this 93 is very similar.
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'93 could be very different behind the IP from the '95 Red Books you mention having. Having the correct FSM and identifying the connector you've issues with could help you much. The 8A-201 & 8A-202 section of the correct FSM could help tremendously. The 72 piece affair you've purchased could be over kill.
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Not bringing a knife to a gun fight.
Your new handle is, "The Professor". You are a wealth of c4 info for sure.
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