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Can't unclip rear ignition coils (2016 Odyssey)


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333Matt
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Nov 29, 2022, 3:02 PM

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Hello!

I completed a spark plug change on the front half of the engine.

I cannot seem to get the rear ignition coil wiring harness to separate. I've tried hands/fingers and a small tool to depress the tab while trying to wiggle it out with pliers. Getting any more aggressive feels dangerous to the plastics and wiring. Any tips?


Hammer Time
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Nov 29, 2022, 4:24 PM

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Sometimes it helps to push it in first to take the pressure off the clip.

Also sometimes you can help it by lifting the other end of the clip with a pocket screwdriver.

Don't force it off. That will only break the clip. It has to be lifted off the detent.



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333Matt
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Dec 3, 2022, 10:46 AM

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Here's a quick video clip of me trying to do this. I couldn't really get my hands on it well to wiggle with the camera there, but am I in the right ballpark?

https://youtu.be/uNZadUenjdw


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Dec 3, 2022, 10:50 AM

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You might be able to come in through the front through that slot with the tiny screwdriver and lift up that end of the tab.



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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 3, 2022, 1:05 PM

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Thoughts/ideas. Dang plastics go brittle it's hot in there.

IDK made a collection of #1 cheaper, flathead screwdrivers, plain propane torch while tip glowing make a right angle as a hook push or pull with it.

Other is see the foliage in the pic? Is there a good reason that it's able to get there? Just asking,

Tom



333Matt
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Dec 5, 2022, 9:48 AM

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The foliage fell from the tree it was parked under while I was in and out of the house grabbing tools with the hood propped open

I'm not sure about getting into metallurgy but I do have a couple of picks laying around that I might try, so thanks for that idea.

I guess a good basic question is should I be pressing down or pulling up, and on the side closer to the grill or the front seats?


Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 5, 2022, 11:04 AM

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Just a point on + about clips: Fords, real Fords made PU*SH clips if wiped off the PU on one side SH on the other side of the bail. Broken (done wrong, brittle too) a wire tie worked with those broken.

Never seen on other makes still broke many deal with lots of ancient cars lots older than this + use them!

Search till your blind for pigtail ends doubt they are out there. A few wire ties on my own fleet still makes me sick I had to,

Tom



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Dec 5, 2022, 11:39 AM

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Add to that on "make UR own tools."

Yes, the odd dental like stuff or other. Available new, price usually Snap-On not worth it to you.

Torch is relative cheap to work you need a bench vice with an area that's an acting anvil. While a metal is glowing hot it's malleable but know glowing hardened metals lose that property.


Refresh here. A workbench mounted vice is a must. Torches? Propane or hotter acetylene.

Cost of tools and place is a killer for most,

Tom



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Dec 5, 2022, 2:23 PM

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If you're pushing down on the clip tab, reach in from the front with a pick and lift the front half.



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