Separate the connector pin and socket housings

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.