Help Any trick to disconnect door lock actuator motor power connector?

[stoney]

I was trying to use a pocket screw driver to disconnect the power connector to the actuator motor assembly. But even after I inserted the pocket screw driver inside the space, it is still very tight to be disconnected. Any trick here?
Thanks,

--stoney

 

[stoney]

Anybody? It seems like really easy but I could not disconnect the power connector. Maybe I used the wrong tool?

 

[habanero]

It looks like you are pushing the tab outwards with the screwdriver (pic so hard to see) but I believe it should be pushed inwards. It's been 5 years, so not completely sure on that. Sometimes I have to use a pair of pliers to hold the tab down and wiggle gently.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index74.html

 

[Desertwind16v]

Anybody? It seems like really easy but I could not disconnect the power connector. Maybe I used the wrong tool?

No tool needed. Squeeze the tab on the connector and and then pull on it. I also recommend swearing at it as well, that usually helps.

 

[Tyler James Inc]

No tool needed. Just push together to relieve the locking tab, squeeze tab with thumb/finger, and pull apart [emoji1360]

 

[stoney]

Ok, I will try to squeeze the tab and pull next time I open the door panel. I guess I followed the instruction in the forum too strictly since every step there was correct and I was afraid to broke anything during the disassembly ...
Thanks,

--stoney