Removing pigtail plug on tilt/trim sender

[cbarett1]

I have a 2001 volvo SX with the throttle body injected 305 GM block. How do I remove the "through transom plate" plug on the trim/sender pigtail? I have removed the spring clip but have not been able to remove the pigtail plug.

 

[Don S]

Re: Removing pigtail plug on tilt/trim sender

There are a couple of special tools for those connectors. A removal tool and an installer.

 

[cbarett1]

Re: Removing pigtail plug on tilt/trim sender

Don S

Thanks for that reply. I'll try this later. Do I need to remove the water tube for access to push out the grommet?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Don S]

Re: Removing pigtail plug on tilt/trim sender

No, you don't need to do anything with the water tube. It was just in the manual and not needed for only the sender being replaced.

 

[cbarett1]

Re: Removing pigtail plug on tilt/trim sender

I've tried pushing the grommet out from the inside using various pushing tools but cannot get it to move. The manual shows using a screwdriver. Is the screwdriver used to cut the grommet so that something about the size of the transom plate hole can be used to push the remaining grommet and wiring parts out? HELP!!!!!!

 

[Don S]

Re: Removing pigtail plug on tilt/trim sender

I think I misunderstood which grommet you were referring to. That grommet can sometimes get stuck in there, and access to push it out limited. It may be necessary to destroy it to remove it. It's usually easier to remove the drive, and pivot housing to access it. cut the wires and dig it out.
Just clean the hole up nice and smooth and paint it if needed, and let it dry. Then reinstall the new one with some grease on it to prevent corrosion or the new plug from freezing in the housing again.