How do I remove the throttle body vacuum line on my '06 3.2l?

[ViolinARC]

This is nutz! I hate Porsche connectors with a passion. What sb something simple, is a RPITA. 

 

Does ANYONE know how to remove the vacuum line connector that sits under the air intake tube on the right/front of the 3.2 V6?  Any help will be greatly appreciated...thanks! 

[ViolinARC]

I've squeezed and tugged, but it refuses to let go! I don't want to break it, so am I missing something? 

Edited November 9, 2023 by ViolinARC

[JE 17]

I don't have experience with that particular one, but having worked on my Cayenne Turbo and Boxsters, it is probably a squeeze job. They are usually placed so that you really can't get a good grip and some leverage, of course. But looking at that one, I would say you apply pressure to the ribbed areas to release.

You might need to push inward at the same time to get it to release.

Edited November 10, 2023 by JE 17

[ViolinARC]

Thanks JE, that's what I thought too. I don't want to break it and create a whole new issue.

 

Guess I'll keep pushing and pulling, but it's just so stupid that something, which sb simple, is so darn difficult...thanks again.

Edited November 14, 2023 by ViolinARC

[MA04CayenneS]

First push it in, then squeeze and pull out

 

Edited December 30, 2023 by MA04CayenneS