Chapter 2 Chassis Service Procedures 2-13
6. Repeat Step 2 to remove the pins to the left and right sides of the bent pin (if
any).
7. Set these pins aside.
The bent pin is now exposed.
8. Flip the Molex tool over and use the tube in attempt to straighten the pin.
If the pin cannot be straightened satisfactorily,or might break if straightened,
replace it.
9. Remove the pin following Step 2.
10. If the pin is too bent for the Molex tool, see “Removing a Pin With Needle-Nose
Pliers” on page 2-14.
Removing a Pin With Needle-Nose Pliers
Perform this procedure only when the Molex tool is incapable of removing the pin.
Youneed micro-tipped needle-nose pliers.
1. With one hand, grasp the pin with the very tip of the needle-nose pliers.
2. Squeeze the pliers sufficiently to grip the pin for extraction.
3. With the other hand, steady the pliers in a position for perpendicular
extraction.
See FIGURE2-11.