I don't use any special trick.  I just squeeze so that the part that
catches will clear while I pull.  You may have to wiggle them a bit in
the process.

Mike C.

Mike Stainbrook wrote:
> trying to remove connections from the idle stabilizer,squeeze to release,I
> can't get them to release. so,before I take channel locks to them and
> probally shatter old plastic,does anyone have a method? thanks,Mike
>