Help removing fuel injector wiring clips

[livesignal]

I am replacing some leaking injectors on my 88' Comanche 4.0L and am not sure how to remove those tiny little metal clips that hold the plastic wiring connector on the injector. They look easy to lose or break so I would like to get some advise on which tool works best and which direction to pry before I try removing them.

[comancheman]

i thought u had to pull the clips off when i did it but usually the harness lets go by just pulling connector side to side

[randimal]

They are open on one side. Just need to slide them the right way.

[Bounty Hunter]

I used a small metal pic (similar to dental pic) to pry it off. It's partially open on one side, and the clip removes completely.

[KYMJ]

I used a pocket screwdriver. I had to replace a leaker the other day. Anybody used the injectors on e-bay for $99 for the set? I paid $70 for 1.

[livesignal]

Thanks everyone, I was able to get them removed using a dental pick I picked up at the local drug store. The way the pick is curved at the end and very sharp made it actually quite easy to insert it between the clip and plastic connector then twist the pick so it pulled the clip out the side a little. Then I just pushed that side of the clip forward some ( towards the engine ) and the connector pulled right off. Less than 5 minutes for all of them. Once the connector was unplugged I sprang the clips back into place on the connector to hold them so I don't lose them.

 

BTW, the injectors I am installing I purchased used on ebay for $43 and are part numbers F4SE-A1B, 0280155700. These are the Ford Bosch Yellow Design III 19lb injectors and should work just fine. I'll let you know.

[Oizarod115]

yea i used the 200 somethin dollar 5-0 ones. dk, but HOs have MUCH cheaper injectors than us renix boys. :mad: