The cable with the black "hat" on it ... you just have to push it hard off of the TB part it's hooked onto
I've had pretty good results with a large standard screwdriver. I push the screwdriver blade against the open end of that plastic hood, towards the engine, which usually pops it right off the shaft.
Anyone in the St. Louis area who wants to watch a UIM/LIM cleaning and TB optimization being done next week drop me a line.
