How to disconnect this kind of cable connector?

Question

I'm trying to disassemble a part of my washing machine to clean it, but I'm struggling removing a white plastic cable connector.

Here's a picture of it

I've tried removing it by twisting it, and with plyers, but it deforms when I use too much force.

How can I disconnect it?

HandyHowie · Accepted Answer · 2021-09-28T15:19:33.403

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It looks like you have to push on the locking tab at the top wile pulling the connector straight out. See photo below. It may be a tight fit, I would use a large flat screwdriver (green arrow) to carefully prize the plug from the socket.

edited Sep 28 '21 at 15:19

answered Sep 28 '21 at 13:17

HandyHowie

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I'll try that soon and let you know! – blue112 Sep 28 '21 at 15:07
It doesn't appear to help. The white part that you call a "locking tab" is not moving at all from the main plug. – blue112 Sep 28 '21 at 15:12
Updated my answer. – HandyHowie Sep 28 '21 at 15:19
It works! Excellent, thank you! – blue112 Sep 28 '21 at 15:44

How to disconnect this kind of cable connector?

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