I'm in the middle of my power commander installation but I can't unplug the the fuel injector connectors if my life depended on it. I know you have to squeeze the plug to release the locking mechanism and pull but I can't seem to squeeze hard enough to release it. Anyone have any tips or tricks on how they did it? Thanks in advance
Any tricks on removing fuel injector connectors?
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try pushing down while you squeeze.
I'm trying to do the same thing too .. 1/2 hr of my life wasted on ONE connector and its still in there. GGGGRRRRR !!!
Hopefully something like this bent nose plier will help.
Hopefully something like this bent nose plier will help.
I've found better luck with something like these: [ame]http://www.amazon.com/ATD-Tools-813-3-Piece-Pliers/dp/B00A7EQF8A/ref=sr_1_11?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1391142498&sr=1-11&keywords=hose+pliers[/ame] The curved in tip pushes directly on the latch and fully releases it so much better than a soft squishy finger tip can ever do. With the weather-pack gasket inside the connectors are tight and take some effort to pull off.
Sometimes getting a flat screwdriver between the injector and plug bottom and twist to help push it off while using the pliers to compress the latch helps gets them off. Also you could try a very thin hook from the bottom of the latch to lift it rather than using the button to lever it up as the plastic sometimes won't lift the latch far enough even with the latch fully depressed. Without a very small hook or tiny bent screwdriver I've used a staple bent properly to do the deed before. Don't give up...they're just trying your patience!
And remember to use some connector grease on them going back together which will save you lots of grief the next time.
Sometimes getting a flat screwdriver between the injector and plug bottom and twist to help push it off while using the pliers to compress the latch helps gets them off. Also you could try a very thin hook from the bottom of the latch to lift it rather than using the button to lever it up as the plastic sometimes won't lift the latch far enough even with the latch fully depressed. Without a very small hook or tiny bent screwdriver I've used a staple bent properly to do the deed before. Don't give up...they're just trying your patience!
And remember to use some connector grease on them going back together which will save you lots of grief the next time.
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I used a small screwdriver and pulled the wire connector with my fingers.
Thanks guys. I ended up using this instead [ame]http://www.amazon.com/Channellock-415-10-Inch-Tongue-Groove/dp/B000189GQU/ref=sr_1_32?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1391213509&sr=1-32&keywords=angle+pliers[/ame] but am sure any pair of angled or offset pliers will work.
Personally screwdrivers didnt work for me because I couldn't find the correct angle to get at the tab. I even went from under / from the side / through the frame and it didn't work.
Whoever else is going to do this install, do yourself and your finger tip a huge favor and just get some pliers. Turned a 30 min ordeal into a 10 second easy peasy job.
Personally screwdrivers didnt work for me because I couldn't find the correct angle to get at the tab. I even went from under / from the side / through the frame and it didn't work.
Whoever else is going to do this install, do yourself and your finger tip a huge favor and just get some pliers. Turned a 30 min ordeal into a 10 second easy peasy job.
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