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OlSmokey · 09-29-2015, 05:33 PM

I know you remove the bolt, but I'm Having a very hard time removing this piece.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1443562280

msgross · 09-29-2015, 05:38 PM

are you reusing the wiring harness?

They plug into each other (inside and outside) so they are probably stuck from years of corrosion. Should be able to wiggle the outside piece from the inside piece...

inside piece

msgross · 09-29-2015, 05:40 PM

looks like the left has a bit of silicone, that might be keeping it from wiggling apart too...

cooperhw · 09-29-2015, 05:51 PM

It comes apart in two pieces. Just pull gently and wiggle side to side, each piece individually.

drewbert41 · 09-29-2015, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OlSmokey

I know you remove the bolt, but I'm Having a very hard time removing this piece.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1443562280

I beat the hell out of mine with a hammer. Wasn't reusing it.

cdowns · 09-29-2015, 06:28 PM

I use aan old sharp putty knife to ease around the perimeter of the box a little bit at a time to loosen it up till it is free

*Fitz* · 09-29-2015, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OlSmokey

I know you remove the bolt, but I'm Having a very hard time removing this piece.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1443562280

your local autoparts store likely has a set of interior panel removal tools. They are strong enough to pry the connector halves apart without chipping the case of the connector. And, as much as I hate the place, Radio Shack has a silkicone based spray for electrical connectors that will help with the corrosion that is binding your connector together. WD40 will also work but if there is any waterproofing on the engine side, it won't be there after you spray it with that stuff.

hugger6933 · 09-29-2015, 09:07 PM

Once separated from the firewall push the smaller of the harnesses through the bigger of the two halves. That is how I split the wiring harness from the front lamp harness. In reverse if your holding the big part put the small part in front of the clip then pull it back towards you. It will click in to lock. jim

OlSmokey · 09-29-2015, 11:02 PM

You are all super awesome thank you for the replies! I'll let you know of the progress tomorrow!

OlSmokey · 10-01-2015, 12:41 AM

You guys were right there was a little silicon holding the two pieces together, I just got a flat head screwdriver, and a hammer, and very gently got the two apart. Thanks!

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09-29-2015, 05:33 PM	#1
OlSmokey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 114	Anyone know how to remove this? I know you remove the bolt, but I'm Having a very hard time removing this piece. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1443562280 Attached Images

09-29-2015, 05:38 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Anyone know how to remove this? are you reusing the wiring harness? They plug into each other (inside and outside) so they are probably stuck from years of corrosion. Should be able to wiggle the outside piece from the inside piece... inside piece __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-29-2015, 05:40 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Anyone know how to remove this? looks like the left has a bit of silicone, that might be keeping it from wiggling apart too... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-29-2015, 05:51 PM	#4
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Anyone know how to remove this? It comes apart in two pieces. Just pull gently and wiggle side to side, each piece individually. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

09-29-2015, 06:28 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Anyone know how to remove this? I use aan old sharp putty knife to ease around the perimeter of the box a little bit at a time to loosen it up till it is free __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-29-2015, 09:07 PM	#8
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: Anyone know how to remove this? Once separated from the firewall push the smaller of the harnesses through the bigger of the two halves. That is how I split the wiring harness from the front lamp harness. In reverse if your holding the big part put the small part in front of the clip then pull it back towards you. It will click in to lock. jim

09-29-2015, 11:02 PM	#9
OlSmokey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 114	Re: Anyone know how to remove this? You are all super awesome thank you for the replies! I'll let you know of the progress tomorrow!

10-01-2015, 12:41 AM	#10
OlSmokey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 114	Re: Anyone know how to remove this? You guys were right there was a little silicon holding the two pieces together, I just got a flat head screwdriver, and a hammer, and very gently got the two apart. Thanks!



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