Alternator male plug remove

dromano · #1 07-06-2008, 01:05 PM

Help!

I need a detailed explanation on removing the male plug on the left side of the alternator next to the PS tank. I have pryed and pushed and pulled on the clip.
plug won't budge. Since it's plastic I don't want to break it. TIA

Speedklix · #2 07-06-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dromano

Help!

I need a detailed explanation on removing the male plug on the left side of the alternator next to the PS tank. I have pryed and pushed and pulled on the clip.
plug won't budge. Since it's plastic I don't want to break it. TIA

If you can remove it without breaking it, please let us know how you did it!

Thank you!

I'm not used to seeing them with a clip that actually retains the plug... I would be interested in a replacement to splice in

TomsSVX · #3 07-06-2008, 01:28 PM

As long as the battery is disconnected use a flat blade screw driver to pry the clip in while you use a needle nose plier to pull on the plug to get it out

Tom

dromano · #4 07-06-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

As long as the battery is disconnected use a flat blade screw driver to pry the clip in while you use a needle nose plier to pull on the plug to get it out

Tom

Thanks Tom,

I got it out, broke the top arm to the clip. Had to solder a chewed thru wire, all is good.

Dave

dromano · #5 07-06-2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedklix

If you can remove it without breaking it, please let us know how you did it!

Thank you!

I'm not used to seeing them with a clip that actually retains the plug... I would be interested in a replacement to splice in

It was easier to break the clip arm than a dry spaghetti stick