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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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I have a 2008 Road King and want to powder coat the passing lamps/front turn signals. I'm trying to remove the sockets from a six wire amp connector. I have been able to remove sockets from the two wire connector using a pick. I have read the post from "Mud" on how to remove the sockets but am unable to remove the sockets from the six wire connector. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I will attempt to attach a picture of the connector.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:09 AM
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Anybody got any ideas before the wires get cut?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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You should be able to release them with a sharp pick. The manual will tell you how.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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even try a paperclip... think they come loose from the backside, its been a long time since I did mine
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Snap on sells a $80 socket for this exact purpose. I think it is like a 9/16 deep-well, notch socket. Check the net or your owners manual for size. I am out of town or would check the tool box in the garage for you.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by harleyeglideman
Snap on sells a $80 socket for this exact purpose. I think it is like a 9/16 deep-well, notch socket. Check the net or your owners manual for size. I am out of town or would check the tool box in the garage for you.
OP is not speaking of removing the lamps, just the pins from wiring connector
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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Yea but that was funny.
 
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I've tried the paper clip, small screw driver and bought the pick (tt600-3)from snap-on that the manuel suggested. I have drank about a case of Ice House during this project and I can't get the wires out.
 
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switch from Icehouse to something more potent! lol
 
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I've used a very small jewelers screwdriver to push them out. Someone recently posted a tool at JP Cycles I bookmarked that's pretty cheap.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/381-087
 
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