Separate the connector pin and socket housings

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Fig 1: Identifying Separated Connector Pin And Socket Housing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

If the connector is intact then first remove the socket housing (female) from the pin housing (male). See illustration.

Undo the locking screw. (Some connectors have no locking screw).
Turn the connector housing retaining ring (outer ring) counterclockwise .
Separate the two halves of the connector.