Removing alternator connector wires

[GreenBee]

Hi all, does anyone know how to remove the wires from the green alternator connector? The one I have now does not snap in well and I want to change it with a jy one I got that does. On my motorcycle these wires pull out by sticking a paper clip into the connector to release them but I can't figure these out. I could solder the new connector on but don't want to compromise the harness. Thanks for any help.

[deevergote]

I've never removed the connector, so I can't help directly... but I can offer alternate advice.

Why doesn't the plug fit? Is the alternator from a different car?
Can you get a plug that fits? If so, you could wire your own subharness that will plug into the alternator and the car's wiring harness.

[Tippey764]

I think his connector is just damaged

Sorry OP i can't help since i've never tried

[deevergote]

Ah, ok. Now that I re-read it, I understand.

[BlitzCB7]

Cut a plug from the junkyard and wire it up to yours. Mine has been like this for about a year with no problems.

[GreenBee]

Cool, thanks for the replies, I will end up soldering the new plug on, thanks.

[Tippey764]

I would avoid that

The pins are metal and the connector is plastic

You know that they were not always that way so there must be a way to take them apart.

[foamypirate]

I would avoid that

The pins are metal and the connector is plastic

You know that they were not always that way so there must be a way to take them apart.

Uhh....I've soldered connector pigtails dozens of times. Can't say it's ever caused issues or melted the plastic. It's not like you are soldering right next to the connector.