One trick GM connector!
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Racer
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From: Laurel MS
One trick GM connector!
Changing the FP...it's the electrical connector at the rear bulkhead under the rubber fuel spill catch. It's got a white plastic safety clip that won't budge. Shot it w an electrical spray lube/cleaner w no results...FSM doesn't illustrate this bad boy.
What's the magic to separate this harness? Considered cutting out the safety clip & using a cable tie to reconnect. Thanks in advance.
What's the magic to separate this harness? Considered cutting out the safety clip & using a cable tie to reconnect. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by jim_hewett; Apr 30, 2008 at 04:05 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: The Motor City
The same type of connecter is also used on the back side of the dist. That white lock pin needs to be removed, not cut off to separate the connector. I use a pair of needle nose pliers and squeeze the "hairpin" side of it (not the 'fat tab' end) while pushing it out (it will slide out). The 'fat tab' is used to push it back to lock the connecter, and on re-install I put hairpin side up so that it is easier to remove later.
Last edited by mseven; Apr 30, 2008 at 07:11 AM.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 313
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From: Laurel MS
The same type of connecter is also used on the back side of the dist. That white lock pin needs to be removed, not cut off to separate the connector. I use a pair of needle nose pliers and squeeze the "hairpin" side of it (not the 'fat tab' end) while pushing it out (it will slide out). The 'fat tab' is used to push it back to lock the connecter, and on re-install I put hairpin side up so that it is easier to remove later.
Excellent idea 'bout reinstalling backward...will try ASAP. Thanks a billion Mike.
Cheers
Last edited by jim_hewett; Apr 30, 2008 at 09:58 AM.
