I have one of these cheap assortments of different shaped extraction tools laying around. I tried a few different tools in the set until I found ones that worked:
Terminal Pin Removal Tool Kit 82 Pcs
The official TE tools are too expensive but you can get an idea of what it's supposed to look...
Yes, I used a terminal extraction tool to release the pins from the old connectors. These connectors also have a lock mechanism which needs to be opened to allow the pins to be removed/inserted.
Here's a pic from from the original connectors G and F with the lock in the open position:
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I corrected my original post to show the connector as "C" instead of "E" but the Toyota part number is correct, here is a pic of what I ordered and it plugged into the connector C slot fine:
Here is a screenshot of my Mouser order for reference also
I think all the electronics sites had either no inventory or a large minimum buy for that connector, so I ordered directly from dealer. The only reason for using mouser for the other connectors was price was cheaper than Toyota and I also wanted extra terminals.
As soon as I get home from work...
That should actually be connector C, not E. Looks like I mistyped in my original post. I'll verify the PN's when I get home.
Once my post count is high enough to allow editing I'll correct my original post.
Sorry, can't find a way to edit my post.
I performed this mod without using the pigtails off another vehicle or cutting the wires. I pulled the wires/terminals from the old connectors and put them into the correct locations in the new connectors. No pigtails or cutting needed.
Just did this modification to my 2002 LC a few days ago without cutting and using pigtails. I ended up finding a LC panel without the pigtails and used new connectors. I pulled the wires/terminals from the old connectors and put them into the correct locations in the new connectors.
Most of the...