Water Temp Sensor Plastic Connector

[Cathouse]

How do you remove the plastic connector on the water temp sensor of L3301??

 

[85Hokie]

How do you remove the plastic connector on the water temp sensor of L3301??

IF you can get a small screwdriver and place it here - it should come apart. OR are you trying to remove the entire connector from the sensor? Not sure the latter is possible.

 

[Cathouse]

IF you can get a small screwdriver and place it here - it should come apart. OR are you trying to remove the entire connector from the sensor? Not sure the latter is possible.

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Ok I'll try that.

 

[Soopitup]

Sometimes GENTLY squeezing with a pair of slip joint pliers helps.
Once you get it off a little dielectric grease will help for next time.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Doing it in a warm environment if possible is best IMHO.

It has been my experience that cold/frozen "plastic" parts are much more prone to "accidental breakage" when prying or squeezing.

 

[GeoHorn]

Doing it in a warm environment if possible is best IMHO.

It has been my experience that cold/frozen "plastic" parts are much more prone to "accidental breakage" when prying or squeezing.

Yep. A hair dryer application might be useful.

 

[Soopitup]

If you do break it you should be able to replace just the plastic connector. If Kubota doesn't sell them separate that looks just like the coolant temp sensor on a bunch of Japanese cars.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

The slot above the '22'(close to brass) is probably where the wire side connector 'locks in'. Either a small flat blade screwdriver or a dental pick to press the tab of the wire connector in, then gently pull on the wire.