How Do You Separate Car Electrical Connectors?
Working on the electrical system of a car is something no mechanic likes to do. Like the veins and arteries of the human body, a car’s electrical system is a complex network of connections that are needed for it to function properly. The first issue you will encounter when working on a car’s electrical system is how to separate any of the five basic types of car electrical connectors without damaging the wires or losing your mind. Pull the electrical connection toward you. Make sure that you can comfortably get both hands on the connection. If you cannot, look further along the harness, there may be a plastic tie holding the wiring up behind the dash that needs to be loosened or removed before you can separate the electrical connections. Hold each side of the electrical connection between the thumb and forefinger of each hand. If your connection is a wide box-like type continue reading, if not go on to step 3. Box type connections are commonly used for rear signal lights and headlamps.
