De-pin connectors?

[cruiserboy14]

hello all,

I'm trying to de-pin my windshield washer connector. I cant seem to find an unlock mechanism. what am I missing or is there a special tool I need. Any help is appreciated.

 

[pb4ugo]

I think there's a tool. I just use a pin or something thin and push the terminal lock down and then slide the wire/terminal out. It's sometimes helpful to push the wire terminal in the plug a bit, b4 pushing the lock down.

 

[tahoe40/45]

hello all,

I'm trying to de-pin my windshield washer connector. I cant seem to find an unlock mechanism. what am I missing or is there a special tool I need. Any help is appreciated.

This is a option.

https://www.amazon.com/Depinning-Electrical-Connector-Extractor-Automotive/dp/B0922GF9W8/?tag=ihco-20

 

[cruiserboy14]

This works on male and female alike?

 

[charliemeyer007]

I just ordered the Amoron kit. I have used the little free screwdrivers from the tool trucks in the past - sadly they are all gone now.

 

[mattressking]

There are two types of retaining methods in a connector housing on 40s.

Tang (pictured above and my less favorite) and Tang-less .

Tang-less is where the housing has the plastic retainer which needs to be slightly lifted with a small pick to remove. Same concept, just different method.

Both are commonly used, so use a light to verify which you are working with when de-pinning.

This works on male and female alike?

Yes, noting the variation I mentioned above.