How to fix broken red connector on a 2013 4.7L Coil Pack?

[TheEnder]

Last time i did a tune up i tried to get the plug off the coil pack to take it out, and there’s 2 clips. 1 thats red and gets pulled out, and another one on the connector itself that’s extremely hard to press on because it takes **** tons of force.

Long story short, did something stupid and tried to press the black clip in with a screwdriver and the screwdriver slipped and ripped the red locking tab right off. It’s not going to do anything yes, but it makes my OCD go through the roof, and id like to not rip apart the connector and go through the hell of that, so if that’s the only option, i’m just gonna rip the red locking tabs off the other ones to prevent me from losing my crap.

Thank ya ;-)


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[tantore]

try www.mouser. com they sell the red red connectors good luck part no.1924780-1 or1924779- not sure about the part numbers

 

[Nick_rp]

These connectors are a pain but once i get one to release, i clean it up and lube up the sliding surface with some dielectric grease. It not only lubes but its thick and keeps it sealed to prevent future debris from collecting.

It will still be a little hard to disconnect because the grease seals it well enough to make a vacuum when pulling apart but its a heck of alot easier than when theres tiny pieces of crud stuck behind the release lever

 

[jws123]

I don't think there is any red clips left on my truck LOL broke em all.