Wiring connector backshell, HJ75

[dingbatt]

Hey dudes, wasn't too sure which forum I should be posting this one in, but I'm currently remaking the wiring harness from an H55F tranny / t-case off an HJ75, and want to remove a connector, but I am stuck.

Has anyone ever attemted to remove the backshell of one of these connectors:







I can't figure it out! I've taken the o-ring off, the rubber boot off the back and wiggled and prodded every part of it with a tiny screwdriver, but still cant get the terminals out of the shell!

The connector attaches to the tacho sender.

I need to take it off to feed heatshrink over the top to complete the wiring harness. I know I'm being a bit pedantic, but I want to do a good job on this wiring harness by using heatshrink rather than wrapping it up with tape - which only allows all the oily dirt inside.

Anyone ever taken one apart?

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Matt

 

[Henry James the 47th]

I've been able to get those apart before, and here's how i did it:

- use a small screwdriver to pry out the rubber sealing grommet at the end where the wires enter the terminal. slide it back a good couple of inches if possible to give your self room to wiggle each wire out

- Use a terminal tool (looks somewhat like a slim screwdriver) at the opposite end of the connector. Above each of the brass terminal blades that are visible at the terminal end, you should be able to see a little space or indent - this is where the terminal tool gets inserted. Push it in as far as it will go (about 0.5"/1cm) and lever down slightly with the tool to push the catch tab in the terminal blade down - - and, at the same time, pull the wire from the back side and you should be able to get it out. It's a matter of getting the little catch tab pressed down so it doesn't hook on the inside of the terminal slot.

If my explanation is confusing, i might be able to post up some pictures - if I have a spare one of those terminals kicking around I can demonstrate upon.

Have a go and let us know if you succeed. Last resort is to cut the wires, do your other work, and then re-splice