Locking clip
Locking clip
Locking clip
Detaching the connector correctly
In the rst step, the red locking clip is pulled out. Press the red locking clip,
which functions as a lever for loosening the plug and pulling it out.
Because the plug is often connected very tightly to the socket, it is
helpful, when pressing the locking clip, to rst push the plug towards the
connection socket before subsequently pulling on it.
In addition, temperature uctuations in the engine bay can result in a type
of “vacuum effect” between the plug and the socket. This can be solved by
lightly “wiggling” the plug.
The plugs are locked into the connection sockets by means of a locking
clip. Press the locking clip and pull the plug.
Because the plug is often connected very tightly to the socket, it is
helpful, when pressing the locking clip, to rst push the plug towards the
connection socket before subsequently pulling on it.
In addition, temperature uctuations in the engine bay can result in a type
of “vacuum effect” between the plug and the socket. This can be solved by
lightly “wiggling” the plug.
The rst step involves pulling out the bright grey locking clip. Press down
on the bright grey locking clip, which serves as a switch for releasing and
removing the plug.
Because the plug is often connected very tightly to the socket, it is
helpful, when pressing the locking clip, to rst push the plug towards the
connection socket before subsequently pulling on in.
In addition, temperature uctuations in the engine bay can result in a type
of “vacuum effect” between the plug and the socket. This can be solved by
lightly “wiggling” the plug.