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Feb 22, 2007 | 11:13 PM

Doogie S

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connector disassembly

Greetings,

Does anyone have any information on the proper way to dissassemble one of the newer plug in connectors on the new style F150's (04 and up)?

I snapped off the retaining clip on the A/C plug to the compressor and would like to get a replacement. There is no numbers of any kind on the connector, so my dealer is having a hard time locating a replacement. They actually told me to cut the plug off and bring it in!

The plug has a red spacer or lock down the middle (which I removed already) and what looks like a silicon plug in the rear, which I was also able to slide up the wires. It looks like I might have to slip something down inside each of the points to release it from the casing, but I fiddled with it for about an hour with no luck.

Thanks,

Doug

Feb 23, 2007 | 06:59 AM

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There is probably some kind of clip that holds the contacts in the housing. If you have a small screwdriver (such as a glasses screwdriver), you can use it to get down in the connector, release the clips and pull out the wires. If you get a picture of it, I might be able to point you in the right direction.

Feb 23, 2007 | 01:14 PM

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EPNCSU2006,

That's what I thought, but I really can't see very far into the connector to determine which side it's on or how it works. I did a bit of poking around to see if I might get luck and release it, but no luck.

I'll see if I can post a picture tonight.

Doug

Feb 23, 2007 | 03:10 PM

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You need a insertion/extraction tool.There are different sizes.One of the electrical mechs at the dealership should be able to help. Try the Rotunda web site,search on connector or connector pigtail. The parts guy should know this stuff.

Feb 23, 2007 | 10:48 PM

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sysman_rick,

Thanks for the info! That makes a lot of sense.

I have to stop by the dealer and get some back ordered gaskets anyway tomorrow, so I will ask about them.

Cheers,

Doug

Feb 24, 2007 | 07:52 AM

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I've taken apart many connectors with a small glasses screwdriver. I've used both, and can say that a pin extractor is nice to have and is definitely the tool for the job, but maybe not entirely necessary. My point is, don't spend a lot of money on a pin extractor tool. If you can get one for cheap, go for it.

Feb 26, 2007 | 01:46 PM

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EPNCSU2006,

I messed around with the smallest screwdriver I had available in the garage for a little bit, but the shaft of the screwdriver was a bit too big to get too deep into the connector. I never thought of using glasses screwdrivers, but I will see if I have a set in the house and give them a try.

My mantra is never to pass up on the chance to buy another tool, so if the screwdrivers don't work out, then I get to go shopping!