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man, I hate plastic locking mechanisms on electrical connections!

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YOUR RESEARCHman, I hate plastic locking mechanisms on electrical connections!

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Disconnect things

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A good portion of my time working on the car is figuring out how to disconnect things.

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Use small screwdriver

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What works for me is to disconnect the rest of the air box, flip it over in my arms, so I can see the connector clip, and use a small screwdriver to �pop� the tab.

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A good portion of my time working on the car is figuring out how to disconnect things.

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Use small screwdriver

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What works for me is to disconnect the rest of the air box, flip it over in my arms, so I can see the connector clip, and use a small screwdriver to �pop� the tab.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Trying to remove the air box on my '03 C2 - can't get the MAF sensor disconnected. It's the style with the locking tab on the back, underside of the connector. Anybody have a tip to get it off? Thanks!

POST 2Original post

I have trouble with this one, every time. What works for me is to disconnect the rest of the air box, flip it over in my arms, so I can see the connector clip, and use a small screwdriver to �pop� the tab.

POST 3Original post

Push the connector in to release the pressure on the clip. Don't use a screwdriver

POST 4Original post

Agree, this one is PIA to disconnect. I also remove box first, then I manage to unclip it just pressing.

POST 6Original post

I bought one of thee a couple of years ago, very handy. 2000 Porsche 911 996 Carrera 4 Convertible H6 3.4L Search SiteSearch schwaben tools - 002916SCH01A - VAG Connector Removal Tool (ecstuning.com)

POST 7Original post

I just did brake sensors. With these connections, knowing how they work is key to not breaking them or swearing up a storm.

POST 9Original post

They decided to make working on the car a challenge. Each connector is a different style with its own unique method of disconnecting. A good portion of my time working on the car is figuring out how to disconnect things.

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