ECT sensor connector

[David Rodgers]

Anybody know how to release this connector? I’m going to replace since the tab is broken.

 

[baldilocks]

Connectors are released from the wires by accessing the lock spring/tabs with a very thin, flat tool from the “back side” where the wires enter the connector. These tabs would be at what you might consider the top side of the connector. Special tools for this purpose exist. Wits-End Landcruiser products sells such a tool which he calls a “prison shank” on his sight.

I’m quite sure the factory service manual explains this procedure.

 

[David Rodgers]

I crushed the old connector with a wrench to free the old wires. Just don’t squeeze the crap out of it, nibble and it will fall apart.

You can also, remove the safety clip, then pry out the terminals...but it’s much easier to damage the wires/terminals than it is to crush them.

The Toyo tech said that they “always” crush them. He said that if the tabs break, then you know that they are brittle enough to crush.

Spoke with the Toyo tech today and he showed me how this one releases.

Note: You can’t push the wires in until the yellow cap has been released.

You pry the yellow part (safety latch) using a small flathead from the sides of the yellow tab. It will pop open (move towards the front) but will not come completely out.

With this “released” or moved forward, you can insert the two wires.

They will only go in one way.

Insert both of them at the same time. Push them in quickly with a little force. Mine actually made 2 very audible “clicks” when they were seated.

Pull on them after they are seated and they will not pull back out.

Finally, push the “yellow” safety/lock back into the connector and it will lock the wires.

 

[David Rodgers]

Screwdriver angle

 

[David Rodgers]

Connectors are released from the wires by accessing the lock spring/tabs with a very thin, flat tool from the “back side” where the wires enter the connector. These tabs would be at what you might consider the top side of the connector. Special tools for this purpose exist. Wits-End Landcruiser products sells such a tool which he calls a “prison shank” on his sight.

I’m quite sure the factory service manual explains this procedure.

Thanks for helping out, but these don’t work that way.

 

[David Rodgers]

Before crushing or removing the connector, note the position or orientation of the connector as it relates to the wire. Just makes it easier. Also note, like I mentioned, the wires can only go in one way.

 

[David Rodgers]

Flat part (first photo)of the terminal towards the opposite side as the tab(away from tab)

Bumped out portion towards the tab side of the connector.

 

[baldilocks]

Are you going to tell us how you released the contacts from the connector or is it a secret?

 

[David Rodgers]

Are you going to tell us how you released the contacts from the connector or is it a secret?

Crushed the connector!

 

[baldilocks]

So you didn’t remove the contacts. You removed the connector.

 

[David Rodgers]

So you didn’t remove the contacts. You removed the connector.

Yea, I broke the tab on the connector when I pulled it off. I crushed it and it released the contacts, then pushed them back in. All set.

 

[David Rodgers]

Connectors are released from the wires by accessing the lock spring/tabs with a very thin, flat tool from the “back side” where the wires enter the connector. These tabs would be at what you might consider the top side of the connector. Special tools for this purpose exist. Wits-End Landcruiser products sells such a tool which he calls a “prison shank” on his sight.

I’m quite sure the factory service manual explains this procedure.

Sorry, I see what you mean regarding releasing the contacts now. I jumped the gun and didn’t understand initially. Thanks again.

 

[baldilocks]

Sorry, I see what you mean regarding releasing the contacts now.

Crushing is probably faster and therefor more lucrative in the world of dealership tech.

 

[David Rodgers]

Crushing is probably faster and therefor more lucrative in the world of dealership tech.

Thanks, I appreciate any help.

 

[ToyotaTechnical]

Does anyone know the part number for the wiring terminals that terminate in this plug? I will need two of the repair pig tails.

Green Plastic plug part number is: 90980-10737

Here is the current situation I am trying to repair.

 

[OGBeno]

82998-12620 x2

 

[ToyotaTechnical]

82998-12620 x2

Thanks, Onur!

Knowing toyota, Im sure there is a method to this madness- is there a logic system to come up with the repair pigtails, using only the plug part number? It seems they always start with 82998 - _______. Not sure how to come up with the last half of the part number...