Blackwing install difficulty
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Blackwing install difficulty
Hi there,
I'm attempting to install the Donaldson Blackwing on my 1998 vert, and am running into some problems. I can't get the MAF wires to disconnect. The electrical connector up near the throttle body comes off with no fight at all, but the MAF plug is held in like hell. There's no clips or keys that retain it in place that I can tell. Did anyone else have trouble pulling this out? I'm afraid to yank on it super hard in fear of damaging it.
I'm attempting to install the Donaldson Blackwing on my 1998 vert, and am running into some problems. I can't get the MAF wires to disconnect. The electrical connector up near the throttle body comes off with no fight at all, but the MAF plug is held in like hell. There's no clips or keys that retain it in place that I can tell. Did anyone else have trouble pulling this out? I'm afraid to yank on it super hard in fear of damaging it.
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Originally Posted by Ron H
I did mine without disconnecting any wires. Just be careful.
Do I need to use a screwdriver to pry out the MAF sensor?
Burning Brakes
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From: Reston VA
Reach down low on the connector. There's a little clip that holds it in. Don't try to pull the lighter colored part with the three wire out. It's the black part that comes out. Use a small mirror to see the clip. Good luck. - C.
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From: Houston, Tx
I took loosened the clamp that holds the air hose coupler to the engine and the clamp that holds the filter assembley. I then turned the assembly with the airbridge sideways and let it sit on the motor while I mounted the Blackwing filter.
Safety Car
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From: Coconut Creek FL
Originally Posted by BrodieMc
Hi there,
I'm attempting to install the Donaldson Blackwing on my 1998 vert, and am running into some problems. I can't get the MAF wires to disconnect. The electrical connector up near the throttle body comes off with no fight at all, but the MAF plug is held in like hell. There's no clips or keys that retain it in place that I can tell. Did anyone else have trouble pulling this out? I'm afraid to yank on it super hard in fear of damaging it.
I'm attempting to install the Donaldson Blackwing on my 1998 vert, and am running into some problems. I can't get the MAF wires to disconnect. The electrical connector up near the throttle body comes off with no fight at all, but the MAF plug is held in like hell. There's no clips or keys that retain it in place that I can tell. Did anyone else have trouble pulling this out? I'm afraid to yank on it super hard in fear of damaging it.
hope this helps!
Safety Car
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From: Sunshine State
Originally Posted by BrodieMc
Hi there,
I'm attempting to install the Donaldson Blackwing on my 1998 vert, and am running into some problems. I can't get the MAF wires to disconnect. The electrical connector up near the throttle body comes off with no fight at all, but the MAF plug is held in like hell. There's no clips or keys that retain it in place that I can tell. Did anyone else have trouble pulling this out? I'm afraid to yank on it super hard in fear of damaging it.
I'm attempting to install the Donaldson Blackwing on my 1998 vert, and am running into some problems. I can't get the MAF wires to disconnect. The electrical connector up near the throttle body comes off with no fight at all, but the MAF plug is held in like hell. There's no clips or keys that retain it in place that I can tell. Did anyone else have trouble pulling this out? I'm afraid to yank on it super hard in fear of damaging it.
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Last edited by Korreck; Apr 12, 2005 at 07:48 AM.
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From: Johns Creek GA
Originally Posted by Mr. C's 5
Reach down low on the connector. There's a little clip that holds it in. Don't try to pull the lighter colored part with the three wire out. It's the black part that comes out. Use a small mirror to see the clip. Good luck. - C.
It can be a PITA, but just take your time and be careful and it will come on out...
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From: Newark, DE
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Originally Posted by Mr. C's 5
There's a little clip that holds it in. Don't try to pull the lighter colored part with the three wire out.
