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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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I am a novice and I am in the process of the Vats bypass and cannot
get the connector module apart. All the help would be appreciated.
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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Why just not fix it?
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http://i4.tinypic.com/105r528.jpg http://i4.tinypic.com/105r4w4.jpg

I can't get these two parts apart.
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Originally Posted by antfarmer2
Why just not fix it?

http://i4.tinypic.com/105r528.jpg http://i4.tinypic.com/105r4w4.jpg

I can't get these two parts apart.
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Just lift the clip with a small screwdriver and wiggle it out
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yes, ant is correct. It was kinda weird when I disconnected it.
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There is a square loop in the second picture at the top that slips over the bump in the other connector. Use a suitable tool to lift up that latch and the connectors will come apart.
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Originally Posted by vetteski87
I would say that if you are unable to figure out how to separate the connector by looking at the two pictures you posted, messing with the VATS is maybe a bit advanced for you.
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