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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 10:38 PM
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How to undo this connector?

Please don't laugh, I'm begging. I'm having trouble undoing these connectors found everywhere on my TL, someone kindly show me how to disconnect this connectors step by step. My first Japanese car, not used with this, very frustrating.

Thank you so much for help in advance.


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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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Should be a tab you can pushdown and just pull.
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dezymond
Should be a tab you can pushdown and just pull.

which tab? marked with arrow?
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 11:00 PM
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thats correct, but push down close to the edge(left side). then you may need a flathead screwdriver to push it out of the socket, from the gap (right side)
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 11:02 PM
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I sure hope not to break these suckers...these are fragile, right?
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Sparky16
I sure hope not to break these suckers...these are fragile, right?
they're plastic so yeah...treat'em with a careful amount of force.
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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 12:03 AM
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well i mean dont go crazy on them but if you do it right, there is absolutely no reason they should break
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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 12:05 AM
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Yeah, I'll be very gentle...not to break. Thanks!
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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 12:27 AM
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Wait until you have to deal with the metal bracket/clip combo..... what a pain those are.
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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by VaPouR
Wait until you have to deal with the metal bracket/clip combo..... what a pain those are.

I prefer to work on my old trusted MB...there just isn't enough room in this Japanese car for old hands.

Can anyone recommend a reputable, honest Acura independent in Sacramento, CA?
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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 01:52 AM
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wait until you work on a newer MB...you'll think the TL is cake lol
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 08:34 PM
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I know this TL is tons easier to work on than my Camaro.. but the electronics in this car is far more sensitive. Like dont touch anything while the battery is connected.. Otherwise, you might pop a bulb or set off the ABS or blow a fuse.. amazing! Its SENSITIVE. Like a yellow rubber duckie. haha
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