Firewall bulkhead connector removal.

[canadian]

So I'm attempting to remove some wires from the bulkhead connector on the firewall (engine side). All of the wires go into the connector and are completely slathered by waterproof goop making it nearly impossible to easily remove the wires. I really don't want to cut the wires just in case I plan on adding things back in later on.

The question is how to remove the pins from the block? I've got a weatherpack removal tool with all different pins on it, but for the life of me I can't seem to get this connector out. Since the plastic casing is so tall it's difficult to get the pin from the weatherpack tool into the casing. Combine that with not being able to clearly see anything since there's so much crap in there it's driving me nuts.

Does anybody have a good method of removing the connector, or at least a clear picture of where the locking tab on the connector is? I want to start disconnecting things like the A/C, cruise, leftover ABS wires, etc doing is cleanly.

Any tips are appreciated.

 

[Norm]

Re: Firewall bulkhead connector removal.

you asking about the one on the drivers side above the brake booster? There's a 1/4" bolt in there also. Not sure if that's the one your asking about.

 

[canadian]

Re: Firewall bulkhead connector removal.

Ok, I noticed the white locking tab and figured that it had something to do with it, but since it appeared to all be molded together, I wasn't sure what that was. I did try to move it, but it didn't seem to want to budge, I'll have to try it again tonight.

I did see the notch on the connector side (inside the casing), and was probing in there but the weatherpack connector just wasn't long enough.

Thanks Dave, I figured you'd have the answer.

 

[leadfoot]

Re: Firewall bulkhead connector removal.

The black goop crap dissolves with Prep Sol (Dupont)

The white fingered piece should pop out with a screwdriver.

A smaller screwdriver pushed into the square (holes) on the connector side (One next to each finger/prong) will release the wire(s)

 

[canadian]

Re: Firewall bulkhead connector removal.

Where can one get this "Prep Sol" you speak of?

 

[leadfoot]

Re: Firewall bulkhead connector removal.

Where can one get this "Prep Sol" you speak of?

Any autobody supply that carries Dupont products. It's really the stuff they use to wipe down cars ready for painting. Kind of like a degreaser/cleaner. I use it as a cleaner but discovered it dissolves certain petroleum based stuff. -For instance, it will clean up POR-15 before it fully dries.

http://www.performancecoatings.dupont.com/dpc/en/us/html/prodinfo/chromasystem/H-19295_3919S.pdf

 

[BigBadSmoosh]

Re: Firewall bulkhead connector removal.

Any autobody supply that carries Dupont products. It's really the stuff they use to wipe down cars ready for painting. Kind of like a degreaser/cleaner. I use it as a cleaner but discovered it dissolves certain petroleum based stuff. -For instance, it will clean up POR-15 before it fully dries.

good to know, I might have to pick some of this stuff up..

my frame needs a 2nd coat of por-15