[Jerez418]

Hey guys, I'm trying to remove pin 1 from the factory harness on my 328i 07. I can't seem to figure it out though, is it even possible without damaging something? can anyone help?
I'll post some pictures of the connector, it's pin 1 the black wire green stipe that I'm trying to remove
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[lowrydr310]

They're relatively easy to get out with just a paper clip. Insert a paper clip into the center of the hole behind the opening where the connector pin would normally go. There's a small clip that's holding it in place - the idea is to release this clip and the wire and pin pull right out of the back of the connector. Push in and down toward the connector pin, doesn't take too much force.

If you're worried about messing something up, try and grab some spare connectors at a junk yard. That's what I did, and it was easy to figure out how they're connected.

[Jerez418]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

They're relatively easy to get out with just a paper clip. Insert a paper clip into the center of the hole behind the opening where the connector pin would normally go. There's a small clip that's holding it in place - the idea is to release this clip and the wire and pin pull right out of the back of the connector. Push in and down toward the connector pin, doesn't take too much force.

If you're worried about messing something up, try and grab some spare connectors at a junk yard. That's what I did, and it was easy to figure out how they're connected.

So I insert the paper clip into the hole where the connector pin from the headlight would go? Not the little hole above it. Right? I've been trying but I've been using the little hole above the hole to the pin and I felt like like I'd break it it was hard

[pmorg4]

Use the little hole above the pin. Make sure you have lifted the plastic locking tabs behind the pins. You'll need to remove the outer case from the inner part of the connector to access this, which itself is held in place with four little plastic tabs

[Jerez418]

Originally Posted by pmorg4

Use the little hole above the pin. Make sure you have lifted the plastic locking tabs behind the pins. You'll need to remove the outer case from the inner part of the connector to access this, which itself is held in place with four little plastic tabs

Oh so I have to disassemble it first then try to use a paper clip to put in the hole to push the connector out, correct?

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by Jerez418

Oh so I have to disassemble it first then try to use a paper clip to put in the hole to push the connector out, correct?

Yes. It's a lot easier than it sounds. You're not really disassembling the connector, just have to remove the outer plastic case and release the clip along the side of the connector as pmorg4 stated.

If you have a junk yard around I suggest going to pick up a spare connector to use for practice if you're worried about damaging yours.

[Jerez418]

Thank you so much to the both of you! I got the pin out!

[pmorg4]

Glad you got there! Once you've done one it's very easy and next time it will take you a few seconds.