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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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So who knows the trick to removing the MAF sensor electrical connector without breaking something? I've tried, but can't get it to come off ... and don't want to force it any more than necessary. Factory service manual shows no details on how electrical connectors unlock ... and is seems every connector on this car has its own unique locking mechanism design.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Slide the gray lock clip out. It's like a two pronged fork, it slides out horizontally. It will come out completely, so don't lose it.

Then press the lock tab on the connector and pull, the connector will separate easily.

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Slide the gray lock clip out. It's like a two pronged fork, it slides out horizontally. It will come out completely, so don't lose it.

Then press the lock tab on the connector and pull, the connector will separate easily.

Thanks! ... worked like a charm. I don't think I would have figured that one out without knowing the "trick".
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Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Thanks! ... worked like a charm. I don't think I would have figured that one out without knowing the "trick".
You think that's bad, wait until you try to figure out how to pull the connector off a fuel injector for the first time; like you said, easy when you understand how it works.
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