Electrical Connector Seperators

[LARIAT 85]

Will this tool work for separating the clam-shell like connectors that our trucks use, like the ignition module?  If not, how do you remove the connectors without breaking the tabs?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BVL7LUY/?coliid=I1EJ494LT2U86C&colid=3LFPS7J6089GB&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

[reamer]

Looks like the one on the right would work well, but I think you would need 2 of them.
I usually have to jam 2 small flat blade drivers to get both sides... and still end up breaking a tab....

[LARIAT 85]

reamer wrote

I usually have to jam 2 small flat blade drivers to get both sides... and still end up breaking a tab....

I also end up breaking a tab when I use small flat blade screwdrivers.  

Is there a better way to do it, without breaking any tabs?

[grumpin]

I always wondered that too.

Then wonder why a connector that you need a come along to pull apart needs a lock tab!

[kramttocs]

I always go with the small flathead screwdrivers also to help them get over the hump. Unless a sun bleached part I usually have pretty good luck with that approach and rocking them back and forth. Now for a lot of the engine and taillight type connectors that say 'pull apart', once I got over my fear and realized that they really can handle the grab and pull with all your might approach I haven't lost one of those tabs since.
Just make sure your knuckles and elbows have plenty of flying room...