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YOUR RESEARCHSeat Removal Electrical Connector Problem (996)
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Using your input and assuming I had not raised that clip high enough, when I used a long, thin screwdriver to insert underneath the clip to raise it just a bit further, a very gentle "force" resulted in the white connector lifting off.
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However, that�s as far as I�ve gotten, as the white electrical connector isn�t hinting as to the next step needed to free it, and I don�t want to use force and risk breaking it.
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Suggestion · Original poster
However, that�s as far as I�ve gotten, as the white electrical connector isn�t hinting as to the next step needed to free it, and I don�t want to use force and risk breaking it.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Using your input and assuming I had not raised that clip high enough, when I used a long, thin screwdriver to insert underneath the clip to raise it just a bit further, a very gentle "force" resulted in the white connector lifting off.
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Use force and risk breaking it
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Suggestion · Original poster
However, that�s as far as I�ve gotten, as the white electrical connector isn�t hinting as to the next step needed to free it, and I don�t want to use force and risk breaking it.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Using your input and assuming I had not raised that clip high enough, when I used a long, thin screwdriver to insert underneath the clip to raise it just a bit further, a very gentle "force" resulted in the white connector lifting off.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Using your input and assuming I had not raised that clip high enough, when I used a long, thin screwdriver to insert underneath the clip to raise it just a bit further, a very gentle "force" resulted in the white connector lifting off.
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Sorry if this has been covered before, but I�ve searched extensively with no luck. So here goes:
My 2003 996 C4S has the M537 Option, �Seating position control for comfort, left seat,� and I�m having difficulty with the last of the electrical connectors going to that package under the driver�s seat.
Here�s a couple of shots of underneath there with the bright green arrow pointing to the connector that's giving me problems-
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In this next shot the green arrow points to a black, plastic clip which straddles the white connector-
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And these next two shots with that clip raised up shows how I was able to move it to the apparent �release� position. However, that�s as far as I�ve gotten, as the white electrical connector isn�t hinting as to the next step needed to free it, and I don�t want to use force and risk breaking it. And insightful suggestions will be appreciated.
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did the same thing a week ago and had the same issue. found a post that mentioned that the black piece has one more click.
try pulling the black "saddle" a bit further. once it's in the release position the white plug will just slide out
Not that I don't appreciate the help, but a point of correction (as I just finished disconnecting it): the plug/connector comes out in the same direction that the little black plastic clip releases - straight up. Once that clip is raised, reaching in with a long, narrow screwdriver to raise that clip a bit further and the connector pops right up/off.
strange, I would have sworn it came straight towards the front. My bad, sorry.
important thing if anyone reads this in the future:
if the white plug does not come out easily, the black clip needs to be raised a bit further
Using your input and assuming I had not raised that clip high enough, when I used a long, thin screwdriver to insert underneath the clip to raise it just a bit further, a very gentle "force" resulted in the white connector lifting off.
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