Manifold electrical connectors/harness

[gisdude]

Hi all,
I'm having to replace the manifold gasket due to oil seepage/leaking. It's a small leak, but there is some smoking starting to happen.

I count 6 electrical connectors/harness on the cover, BUT I CAN'T SEEM TO REMOVE THEM. I know I've done similar connectors before, but I can't get them to come off. There is a small "hook" in the center that I thought you're supposed to depress, like with a screwdriver, but this doesn't seem to be working. When I've googled, it seems like people use needle nose pliers to press that center "hook".

Any tips here.

Thanks,

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I've PB blastered stubborn connectors before... it seems to help. I've also used 2 sets of pliers. One to sort of pinch the release mechanism, the other to try to walk the connector backwards. I usually end up busting a knuckle or punching the bottom of the hood when the damn thing finally gives hahaha.

[gisdude]

PapaSmurf,
When you say, "walk the connector backwards" I assume the female portion of the harness will need to get walked out?

Frustrating...

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Yeah, whatever side isn't fastened down.
I generally try to hold each side with pliers so I don't overload whatever bracket the connector is clipped to. Then pull the 2 apart.