How do you disconnect a Nissan harness connector without damaging it?

The connector is disconnected by pushing or lifting the locking section. The manual cautions: do not pull the harness when disconnecting the connector.

Why don't harness connectors come loose on their own?

All harness connectors are designed so that they do not become loose or disconnected accidentally.

How is the combination meter connector released?

The illustration shows the combination meter connector is released by pushing locking tabs on both the top and bottom (PUSH shown on both sides).

What is the packing shown on one of the connectors?

The packing is a seal used on the water-proof type connector, labeled 'Packing (Water-proof type)' in the diagram.

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Nissan Micra Harness Connector Description - How to Disconnect Connectors (EL-2)

Harness connector description: how to release locking sections and push/lift to disconnect

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Electrical shop-manual page EL-2 explaining harness connector design and the push/lift locking-section release method, cautioning against pulling the harness when disconnecting.

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This is a service manual page from the Electrical (EL) section, page EL-2, titled "HARNESS CONNECTOR – Description." It explains that all harness connectors are designed so they do not become loose or disconnected accidentally, and that connectors can be disconnected by pushing or lifting the locking section. A caution warns technicians not to pull on the harness itself when disconnecting a connector. The page includes a large illustrated example panel showing seven different connector styles and how to release each: multi-pin connectors with terminal retainers (push to release), a water-proof type connector with packing, small single- and dual-cavity connectors released by lifting or pushing the locking tab, a combination meter connector requiring pushing tabs on both top and bottom, and a relay connector released with a push tab. The illustration reference code SEL769D appears at the bottom right. A reader learns the correct, damage-free method for disconnecting each type of factory harness connector before performing electrical repairs or diagnosis.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you disconnect a Nissan harness connector without damaging it?: The connector is disconnected by pushing or lifting the locking section. The manual cautions: do not pull the harness when disconnecting the connector.
Why don't harness connectors come loose on their own?: All harness connectors are designed so that they do not become loose or disconnected accidentally.
How is the combination meter connector released?: The illustration shows the combination meter connector is released by pushing locking tabs on both the top and bottom (PUSH shown on both sides).
What is the packing shown on one of the connectors?: The packing is a seal used on the water-proof type connector, labeled 'Packing (Water-proof type)' in the diagram.