I figured it out - you want to unclip the metal clasp that is holding the wires and then move the center post in the connector away from you to undo the clip. Boy, it sure did look like you want to move it towards the outside of the car to undo it - but that isn't correct. BTW, there is a micro-switch on the arm of the top that requires a T15 Torx to remove it.
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