NHTSA ID Number: 10083866
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5287B
Summary
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS REQUIRED FOR THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TERMINAL REMOVAL.
Condition/Concern
Certain repairs to the front suspension require the removal of the front shock electrical connector terminals. Because the terminals are positioned deep into the connector body, it may be difficult to remove the terminals.
12 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2015-2016 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2015-2016 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2015-2016 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2015-2016 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2015-2016 |
| GMC | YUKON | 2015-2016 |
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
Bulletin No.: PIT5287B
Date: Apr-2016
SB-10083866-5448.pdf 363.029KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10078672
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT-5287-B
Summary
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS REQUIRED FOR THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TERMINAL REMOVAL.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIT5287B
Date: 11-Apr-2016
MC-10078672-7690.pdf 269.639KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10070630
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5287A
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
Bulletin No.: PIT5287A
Date: December, 2014
SB-10070630-0335.pdf 392.706KB
- Terminal tools work on conventional terminals as well as Pack-Con and Weather-Pack terminals found on many GM vehicles
- New blue terminal tool fits many Ford applications
- The handle slips over the probes to protect the technician's hand as well as to provide extra leverage
- item package weight: 0.76 pounds
- 19-piece universal kit - specially designed to remove wires from terminal blocks without damage
- Compatible - use with Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Mercedes, and more
- Diverse - includes tube, flat, fork blade, single pin, sheathing ripper, and other tool styles
- Knurled aluminum handles - provide secure, no-slip grip and are stamped for easy identification
- Reference chart - lists sizes and compatible manufacturers for each clearly labeled tool
- Designed to remove wires from terminals without damage to either
- Package Dimensions: 8.636 L x 0.762 H x 11.176 W (centimeters)
- Package Weight : 0.1 pounds
- Country of Origin : China
- Multi-Specification Compatibility: The 41-piece terminal removal tool kit includes single-pin, double-pin, semi-circular, and circular removal tools, compatible with single-locking, double-locking, and circular-locking connectors respectively, easily handling various terminal removal needs.
- Efficient and Durable: The depinning tools are made of stainless steel and heat-treated, making them resistant to deformation over the long term. Each tool is labeled with a number for quick reference in the application diagram.
- Portable and Easy to Use: The pin extractor tools come with a custom-made blow-molded storage case, keeping tools neatly organized for easy access and storage, perfectly meeting the portability needs of field operations and outdoor repairs.
- Wide Applicability: Suitable for wiring harness repair, terminal extraction, and connector maintenance in automobiles, motorcycles, home appliances, and outdoor electronic equipment, suitable for DIY enthusiasts and professional technicians.
- 3-Year Warranty: We offer a 3-year warranty on the APOWFIX electrical pin removal tool kit. If there are any quality issues, please contact us for a replacement.
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Bulletin No.: PIT5287B
Date: Apr-2016
Subject: Diagnostic Tip – Front Shock Terminal Removal
Models: 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade Models
2015-2016 Chevrolet Suburban, Silverado, Tahoe
2015-2016 GMC Sierra, Yukon Models
With Magnetic Ride Suspension Package (RPO Z95)
This PI was superseded to update Model Years and Recommendation/Instructions. Please discard PIT5287A.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern
Certain repairs to the front suspension require the removal of the front shock electrical connector terminals. Because the terminals are positioned deep into the connector body, it may be difficult to remove the terminals.
Recommendation/Instructions
The use of terminal release tool J-38125-12A (Delphi # 12094429) with a small modification has been found to make removal of the terminal(s) much easier.
Slightly bend the end of the J-38125-12A release tool, as shown in the photo below.
While looking down into the connector body at the terminals, there is a purple TPA that will align itself in the release position when the release tool is inserted into the release hole. Shown below is a shock terminal, that is already removed from the connector body, to show the metal locking tab (1) that will need to be pushed in with the terminal release tool before the terminal will pull out of the connector body.
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
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