ORange loom multiplug in passenger footwell

I am in the process of removing my loom to do quite a few soldering jobs, just wondering how to disconnect the orange loom connector in the passenger footwell.

IIRC this connects the engine loom to the rear car loom.

There is a white plastic tab on it, and also a normal/conventional push tab. Cant decide if the white tab is an interlock.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Additionally, is there anything else i need to disconnect, as it seems the loom wont pull out of the cabin (removed the 2 bolts and the stuck on weatherseal)

If it's the big one I think there is a flip over catch thing, you have to untab it and lift it 90deg upwards. This is from doing it once about 4 years ago so pardon the vague description

I think i get you Ian, thanks, ill go and try that

Blimey I have a picture that happened to have it in the background. Is it this one?

I'm fairly sure that white/grey surround hinges downwards (not up ) and kinda assists the plug in and out.

Thats the one

Just released that, it did hinge down (give that 4 year old memory a pat on the back from me!)

Cant seem to release the loom upwards though, it feels like it is stuck and i don't want to just 'rag it out' as they say.

Yeah this stuff just sticks in my head, dunno if you've noticed

I've never taken the loom out, sorry. With all the engine swaps and so forth someone must know.

If you're removing the engine loom there quite a few plugs that need to be disconnected to pull the lot up through the firewall, 3 - 4 from memory. The orange plug has been easy to remove on all the cars I've done it on, the white catch needs to be opened and pushed right back to fully release it.

I have an engine loom from a TT in the back room so can take a picture if you need.

That plug is clipped in place IIRC Rob. Undo the white hinged retainer as Ian described, then give it a short harsh tug and it will unclip.

That would be handy Darryl, just to know which footwell plugs require disconnecting.

I have removed the ECU plugs, the yellow multiplug one too, and the traction ECU. How many more?

Little bit worried it wont come out with the matrix in the way and im not removing that!

I did the yellow one guys

I have an engine loom from a TT in the back room so can take a picture if you need.

Did you manage to take any images Darryl?

Sorry mate, missed your reply, will get some pics tomorrow

I am in the process of removing my loom to do quite a few soldering jobs, just wondering how to disconnect the orange loom connector in the passenger footwell.

 

IIRC this connects the engine loom to the rear car loom.

 

There is a white plastic tab on it, and also a normal/conventional push tab. Cant decide if the white tab is an interlock.

 

Any assistance would be appreciated.

 

Additionally, is there anything else i need to disconnect, as it seems the loom wont pull out of the cabin (removed the 2 bolts and the stuck on weatherseal)

I I know this thread is old, but this is where I'm at. I need to remove the ecu harness as I have a break in 3 sensor wires, crank, and both cams. And this dang orange plug is in in my way. The plastic retainer hinged upward for me, but I can't seem to get the plug out. Anyone got pics

Thanks for the help in advance

I I know this thread is old, but this is where I'm at. I need to remove the ecu harness as I have a break in 3 sensor wires, crank, and both cams. And this dang orange plug is in in my way. The plastic retainer hinged upward for me, but I can't seem to get the plug out. Anyone got pics

 

Thanks for the help in advance

Don’t know if this helps but here is picture of plug on mine

Yup thats the plug, I moved that white tab up, it hinges upward, but I cant get it to pull out. Or maybe I'm afraid to pull on it hard enough.

Yup thats the plug, I moved that white tab up, it hinges upward, but I cant get it to pull out. Or maybe I'm afraid to pull on it hard enough.

Mine was very tight, it did take quite bit of persuasion to get it loose

Mine was very tight, it did take quite bit of persuasion to get it loose

Okay, thanks for responding bud. I appreciate it.