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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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I have a 2012 street glide and I trying to replace my speakers but I have run into a snag. I cannot remove the wiring plug from the headlamp element. I've read the service manual and read a couple of diy threads, I tried pulling side to side, no help. I don't see any tabs to squeeze. I'm pulling pretty hard and feel like I'm going to mess something up. What am I missing? Somebody help me.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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It's on there pretty good & hope yours isn't corroded (shouldn't be w/2012 bike). Got to wiggle the connector kinda "circular" to break all "three" prongs loose. Take a couple of breaths & give 'er another try - good luck!
 
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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Squeeze the sides and pull comes right off.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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yep squeeze it and it will come
 
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yep squeeze it and it will come
Happens every time..... aaaaaaaaaaaaaa I mean the headlight
 
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGVTWIN
Squeeze the sides and pull comes right off.
Yes, give it a good squeeze then gently pull it off.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Between some of the avatars and all this talk about "squeezing & pulling" I'm about to grab the OL & head upstairs...
 
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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Put a dab of Dielectric grease on it when you re-install
 
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
Between some of the avatars and all this talk about "squeezing & pulling" I'm about to grab the OL & head upstairs...
your not kiddin
 
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