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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Having my ECBM repaired and figured it was a good time to clean the ground connectors out. After about a half hour attempting to dissasemble the connector I have given up for fear that I mgiht cause serious damage and then really be screwed. What is the recommend procedure for disassembling these connectors?
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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Check Bill Curlee's sticky on electrical connections. Might give you what you need. If not e-mail Bill. He's the guru on electrical stuff.
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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If I remember correctly the release is on the bottom and I had to remove the nut to get access. Been awhile but it solved many of my problems. Once you unbolt it you can see how it comes apart. I also recommend a shot penetrating oil so you don't bust the stud off.
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If I remember correctly the release is on the bottom and I had to remove the nut to get access. Been awhile but it solved many of my problems. Once you unbolt it you can see how it comes apart. I also recommend a shot penetrating oil so you don't bust the stud off.
I didn't have any issues getting it off the stud my problem was disassembling the connector itself. It was really difficult to separate the connector. I see how it should come apart and next to jamming a small flat head screwdriver into the sides of the connector and banging it up pretty bad I got know where.

I just didn't want to damage the wiring or connection, how hard should I be pulling to separate the connector?
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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Cut the damn thing off and crimp on a quality Spade lug...
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