I use a long skinny flat blade screwdriver. Looking from the right side you can see the tab that needs to be 'lifted' to release the plug. At the same time you're lifting the tab pull the wires towards the right side... it will come loose and you can release the grill. Use a flashlight to help see the tab.

 

Dale,

Welcome to the board with your first post!

Ray gave you the correct procedure for disconnecting that connector. One additional thing to consider, is that some of us on this board have then filed the little tab that the connector is stubbornly locked to. When further maintenance activity is needed in the future, the connector can just be gently pulled off. I have not ever had it come loose on its own. The friction of the connector housing and the pins keep it in place just fine.

YMMV.

Kirk

 

Flasher or modulator?

Why do you have to remove the top shelter to do this?

 

Modulator - so this is an "plug in" in-line modulator from Coimagination. So to hook it up, I have to be able to get access to the "plugs" on the lights on one side.

 

One other tip. That connector is stuck on a metal tab on top of the ignition switch. Don't put it back on there. It will make it easier next time with a little slack in the wire.

 

Dale,

Unless your hands are very small, you will have a time removing and replacing the headlight plugs from inside the right and left storage compartments (storage bins removed). I chose to remove the inside faring panels that will allow access from the underside on either side of the front tire. You have to remove a few screws and push pins to get the panels out. You can then reach up behind each headlight and remove the plugs without any problems.

Chopper