NHTSA ID Number: 10173627
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5287F
TSB/Document Date: 2020-04-13
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the correct way to remove the front shock electrical connector terminals. Technician will need to slightly bend the end of the J-38125-12A release tool. There is a purple Terminal Position Assurance that will align itself in the release position when the release tool is inserted into the release hole. There is a metal locking tab on the terminal that will need to be pushed in before the terminal will pull out of the connector.
Bulletin No.: PIT5287F
Published date: 03/2/2020
Preliminary Information
PIT5287F Diagnostic Tip - Front Shock Terminal Removal
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Silverado LD
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Suburban
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Tahoe
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Sierra
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Sierra Limited
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Yukon Models
2015 - 2020
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With Magnetic Ride Suspension Package (RPO Z95)
Supersession Statement
This PI was superseded to update Model Years. Please discard PIT5287E.
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.
Note: If the shock is being replaced under warranty, do NOT cut the connector off. The
wiring needs to stay intact when the shock is returned to engineering for testing.
Recommendations / Instructions
Note: If the shock is being replaced under warranty, do NOT cut the connector off. The
wiring needs to stay intact when the shock is returned to engineering for testing.
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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TSB/Document ID: PIT5287F
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2020-03-02
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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