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I actually tried some WD-40 and it' didn't help. I have some white lithium grease too. Prior to this post, I had also replaced my ignition key cylinder, new key and all, and the key still got stuck. That's when I discovered that it could be the Shift Interlock Solenoid posted in the above...

Well, I removed the wires from the connector and install the new Shift Key Lock interlock Solenoid. But low and behold, my key still gets stuck! Everything pointed to that part. When the key is stuck, and I remove Shift Key Interlock Solenoid from the ignition assembly, the key would become...

I guess I spoke to soon. I've lifted the "gate" on the connector. But I still can't pull out the 2 blue wires. I know there must be a clip in there, to release the wires, but for the life of me, I can see it. Any ideas?

I think I found out how! Here in case anyone else finds this useful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg1xHMIDcy4

Just checking to see if anyone has an idea on how to pull out the wired pins from the white connectors? Thanks in advance.

Here's the actual inside of the connector and the outside. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

The first picture shows the 2 wires. The second picture shows the connector where the 2 wires go into. Later I can get a better picture of the inside of the connector. It may help. I'm sure there is some sort of release mechanism on the connector. But as it's plastic, I don't want to risk...

Hello all. New member here. I have a 1996 4Runner, SR5. I've narrowed my key lock issue to the Key Interlock Solenoid. I have the replacement part. (The Actuator) My question is how to I remove the 2 blue wires from the white connector? I don't want to simply yank them out for fear of leaving...

Hello all. New member here. I have a 1996 4Runner, SR5. I've narrowed my key lock issue to the Key Interlock Solenoid. I have the replacement. My question is how to I remove the 2 blue wires from the white connector? I don't want to simply yank them out for fear of leaving the metal pin inside...