hot to remove rear bulb connector?
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hot to remove rear bulb connector?
hey all,
may be a stupid question but how do you get the connector out of the rear bulb holder? ive pulled at it with quite a bit of force and its not moving.
is there a tab of some sort to push in to remove it? i couldn't see one anywhere and didnt want to keep yanking at the wires in-case of ripping them out wrong
may be a stupid question but how do you get the connector out of the rear bulb holder? ive pulled at it with quite a bit of force and its not moving.
is there a tab of some sort to push in to remove it? i couldn't see one anywhere and didnt want to keep yanking at the wires in-case of ripping them out wrong
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Re: hot to remove rear bulb connector?
I guess you are talking about separating the cluster to get access to the lamps, there is a tab at the end which needs to be pulled inwards, but be careful not to break it.
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Re: hot to remove rear bulb connector?
sorry, should have taken a pic when i had it off.
i got the parts separated, but trying to remove the cables out of the holder and yanking on them doesnt seem to do anything
trying to replace my ulo bulb holder with a hella one
i got the parts separated, but trying to remove the cables out of the holder and yanking on them doesnt seem to do anything
trying to replace my ulo bulb holder with a hella one
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Re: hot to remove rear bulb connector?
Once you've peeled back the rubber boot, the connector should wiggle out easily
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Re: hot to remove rear bulb connector?
As said, the rubber boot should be pulled back, carefully as they tend to get quite fragile and tear easily. The plug can be quite firmly attached, so to avoid undue strain on the wires, I'd suggest using a flat blade screwdriver to carefully pry the plug a couple of mm at each end to loosen it.
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Re: hot to remove rear bulb connector?
tried a few times now to remove these connectors, using a screwdriver to try and pry it up.... nothing.
pliers and yanked as hard as i could.... still nothing.
would they be corroded that bad to not budge at all? tried both sides and no movement at all
pliers and yanked as hard as i could.... still nothing.
would they be corroded that bad to not budge at all? tried both sides and no movement at all
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Re: hot to remove rear bulb connector?
Try posting a couple of images of the area in question it may prompt a few more suggestions.
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i'll add a pic tomorrow, but its literally the wire cable connector that goes into the holder
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Re: hot to remove rear bulb connector?
When I tried to remove mine the plastic connector was stuck as well. Don't try and rag it out by the wires .
To get mine off I did what andy said, use a small flat screwdriver on each edge to try and brake the seal and gently pry it out from the ends.
To get mine off I did what andy said, use a small flat screwdriver on each edge to try and brake the seal and gently pry it out from the ends.
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this is what I cant get out. tried slowly prying out, tried brute force. is not budging at all.
its like theres a tab somewhere I should be disengaging or something.
its like theres a tab somewhere I should be disengaging or something.
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Re: hot to remove rear bulb connector?
I see what you mean, are the wires removable with I would guess with their bayonet or similar clips, if these were removed (obviously noting the orientation in the holder}, would this release pressure on the other side and give you a better purchase on the holder itself. IE the unit could then be removed from the vehicle and you could put it on a bench, hold the unit in place with a clamp without damaging it then give you a better chance of wiggling it out.
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Re: hot to remove rear bulb connector?
I'd be tempted to squirt a bit of plus gas or brake cleaner around the edges and see if it dissolves the crud.
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Re: hot to remove rear bulb connector?
Was gonna say just blast some wd40 down the wire holes and around the edge then give it a go again.
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