Vacuum actuator btm connector f430

[ancol]

Morning guys

I’m trying to remove the btm connection on the vacuum actuator (small ball swivel joint ) it doesn’t seem to want to come away , I’ve tried to pry it apart with a screw driver with quite a bit of force , I’m a bit concerned about breaking something though if I impart too much force , I gave up on the top joint , it just wouldn’t separate, is there a special tool I can purchase to get one of joints apart , it’s all that’s left to do to get the plenum chambers off for refurb , it’s pretty tight and awkward to get at on the spyder too , any advice much appreciated so I can finish the plenums

[mwstewart]

I unbolted the actuator body from the inlet runner, and removed the complete assembly together with the plenum. It was easier to work on when out of the car.



Note: no need to remove the runners. I was doing something else at the time.

[ancol]

Thanks for reply buddy , I’ll endeavour to screw the pin out of header then tonight , then remove the last 2 pins 🤞regards ancol