Hi!

 

Looking for an answer to something that seems embarrassingly simple - how to unclip the injector connectors?

 

I'm in the early stages of trying to locate the cause of a single-cylinder misfire and I've bought 6 new injector and coil pack connectors and leads , plus new plugs and other goodies not connected with the misfire. Started OK today but in the process of changing the plugs and wiggling connectors in the vain hope that I could a simple answer I took a look at one of the new injector connectors so I'd understand how to remove the existing ones.

 

Nothing complicated - just the usual metal clip, but it looks as if you need 3 hands to remove the connector! Presumably a small screwdriver in each recess at the sides to release the clip and then pull off the connector with your 3rd hand...! I've searched all through the relevant threads and everyone just talks about what they've found/done after removing the connector.

 

I'm not that dozy or mechanically inept but I'm a bit stumped! Is there a trick? Or a handy tool? I feel stupid asking... :blushing:

 

I'm bracing myself for some stick here but can anyone help please??

 

Dave

I use a small flatblade screwdriver down the side. If you look closet the plug they have a square hole either side with the metal clip running along the bottom. Stick the screwdriver in the hole and pop the metal clip away from the plastic lug and the plug will come off. Be prepared for the wire clip to go flying though.

I use a small flatblade screwdriver down the side. If you look closet the plug they have a square hole either side with the metal clip running along the bottom. Stick the screwdriver in the hole and pop the metal clip away from the plastic lug and the plug will come off. Be prepared for the wire clip to go flying though.

 

Hey!

 

Thanks Steams - that's answered that, then! I was looking for a neat elegant solution but it's just a question of whipping off the clip however you can.

 

Luckily I won't have to spend too much time on "hunt the clip" as by that stage I'll be fitting a new connector anyway!

 

Thanks very much for a rapid response :thumbup:

 

Dave

 

P.S. I see you have TWO Z's. How much do you spend on therapy each month??? :wacko:

Hey!

 

Thanks Steams - that's answered that, then! I was looking for a neat elegant solution but it's just a question of whipping off the clip however you can.

 

Luckily I won't have to spend too much time on "hunt the clip" as by that stage I'll be fitting a new connector anyway!

 

Thanks very much for a rapid response :thumbup:

 

Dave

 

P.S. I see you have TWO Z's. How much do you spend on therapy each month??? :wacko:

 

Lol Your welcome mate. If there is an elegant way of getting them off, I haven't found it..

 

I've only got the one zed, I managed to kill the other one....

Dont know if you have seen this removal thread but incase you haven't here it is.

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?169704-Change-an-injector-dremel-method

Dont know if you have seen this removal thread but incase you haven't here it is.

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?169704-Change-an-injector-dremel-method

 

Thanks Gary!

I'm praying it's a connector or something, rather than an injector itself. Fingers crossed...

I find it best to use a large flat blade screwdriver to prize the connector off, the spring will open as it lifts, but watch for the little bugger pinging off.