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      02-14-2021, 04:32 PM   #122
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Originally Posted by MasterYous View Post
Exactly right. Make sure you have good tactile feel when you look for the tabs, and press them hard and pull /straight/ up. For a good portion of this install, including this part, I switched to thin rubber gloves because mechanics' gloves will not get the job done here. I only used mechanics' gloves when messing around with moving the shroud as that has some sharp plastic edges.

Failing this, you can use small pliers but be /very/ careful not to break any plastic. If this becomes necessary for me (other plugs can be even tougher) I usually cover the metal ends of the pliers with several layers of masking tape.

Good luck!
Thanks yes, came out once I wedged my big hand in there it came right out. Overall quite the project, especially with all the blind bolt action on the pulley. Glad it is done. Definitely a great write up on how to do this. THANKS
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