Question on disconnecting the sensor plug-in connectorss

[2500 Dodge]

on a new 2012. They are black, and have two tiny red tabs that do not seem to push in to release the locking mechanism. I have tried pliers, but they seem to be fixed. How do you separate these little electrical connectors? I hate to cut the sensor wires, as I may want to someday, when I trade in, to install this EPA crapola again.

[Shibbyutman]

you don't push them both in.... you slide it to the right I believe... It is one singular piece of plastic. If you've tried to push them in you've likely damaged them especially if pliers were involved.

What one are you trying to unplug?

[Shibbyutman]

Step one, look at connector.

Step two, slide red connector.

Step three, push lock mechanism.

Step four, pull apart.

[2500 Dodge]

Thank you very, very much for the excellent write up and picts on this procedure to uncouple the electrical connectors. I had never seen anything like these critters, and I succeeded in getting my knife blade underneath the thumb releasing bar (I thought it had to be raised) and prying up, breaking it. But, I can still slide the tiny red slider to the side, so partially released.

I would like to see your pictures put someplace where all newbees can see how to operate these tiny electrical locks.

God Bless you Shibbyutman!
Mark