Replacing a front wheel bearing on my Nissan Frontier. Can,t get the wheel sensor electrical connector loose. I have tried depressing what appears to be a lock but it will not come apart. Anybody have a trick or some advice? I hate these things.
Electrical connectors
- Thread starter oldcodger
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It is shown at the 4 minute, 50 second mark in the video below.
Consider the possibility that the wiring going to the sensor is bad as it flexes every time you turn the steering wheel...
That seems to be a big issue on Alero's and Grand Am's, and people often replace the wheel bearing because of the sensor that is embedded, only to find out that didn't fix the problem. I am only mentioning this because one way to fix it is with a replacement wiring harness piece, which comes with a new connector...
That seems to be a big issue on Alero's and Grand Am's, and people often replace the wheel bearing because of the sensor that is embedded, only to find out that didn't fix the problem. I am only mentioning this because one way to fix it is with a replacement wiring harness piece, which comes with a new connector...
JHZR2
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It seems that often the seal takes a bit of a bond to the outer connector. WD40 is a good step, I was thinking silicone oil, since in the end I’d want some dielectric grease on the seal. Try to gently wiggle the connector relative to the inserted piece with seal. Try to flex the outer piece as well. Flexing may help with some of the adhesion.
Often I have to get a pick and lift the lock from the other side instead of trying to squeeze it.
Penetrating oil.
Remember to first push the connector further on when depressing the lock/latch.
Remember to first push the connector further on when depressing the lock/latch.
I bought WD-40 Specialist Silicone with the bendy straw because Mr. HumbleMechanic told me to and I haven't been disappointed yet.
Wiggle the connector shell while it is engaged to loosen any debris.
I was going to suggest a warm day
Everything with plastic works better on warm days.
Everything with plastic works better on warm days.
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