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KevinH1990 · 03-11-2020, 06:04 PM

I recommend that you obtain the tool shown in the picture. It has several different options for removing pins on electrical connectors. I did not use it during my litronic installation, but one of the tips worked on a headlight connector in my 2005 Mercedes C230 and the connector looks similar.

If you cannot "de-pin" the connectors at the headlight end of the harness, see if you can remove pins from the large connector that attaches to the control unit.

As Starter986 says, you can also cut and reattach the wires. I recommend that you solder them and then shrink wrap them.

03-11-2020, 06:04 PM	#52
KevinH1990 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,721	I recommend that you obtain the tool shown in the picture. It has several different options for removing pins on electrical connectors. I did not use it during my litronic installation, but one of the tips worked on a headlight connector in my 2005 Mercedes C230 and the connector looks similar. If you cannot "de-pin" the connectors at the headlight end of the harness, see if you can remove pins from the large connector that attaches to the control unit. As Starter986 says, you can also cut and reattach the wires. I recommend that you solder them and then shrink wrap them. __________________ 2000 Arctic Silver/Black, Hard Top, On Board Computer PNP Rear Speakers, HAES 6-Channel Amp, Avic Z140BH, Painted Bumperettes, 2004 (OEM) Top, Homelink integrated in dash with Targa switch, 997 Shifter, Carrera Gauge Cluster with silver gauge faces, heated 997 adaptive sports seats, Litronics, silver console