1987 740 Turbo

Hi Everybody,

I'm trying to replace the Hall sensor plug wire, which goes through the firewall to the Ignition Control Unit (ICU). I'm having a devil of a time releasing the connector lead that attaches to the ICU prong. I tried slipping a jeweler's screwdriver blade down the "gulley" (arrow in photo) on the side of the terminal, but the lead wouldn't budge.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Find a cotter pin that when unfolded just fits in the slot,(use the end that has the little turn down)push the connector in from the back side as far as possible.While holding the connector in,insert the cotter pin and twist about 45 degrees then pull on the connector.This may take several tries but it will come out.
The little tang gets bent sideways on the connector and the jewelers screwdriver want release it.


Dan

 

Thanks, Dan. I finally got it out using the smallest jeweler's screwdriver I had.