How do I remove this thing?
 

This thing is in the way of getting my valve cover off. How do I remove it without breaking it? I think I need to separate the round backing from the square part in order to pull it up through the "v" opening in the metal. Any ideas?

http://www.speakeasy.org/~pjohnson/benz/wha.jpg

Lever off the ball socket and with a pair of pliers...squeeze the 'ears' of the square black plastic block to remove/push it through the stamped metal eye.....

That is the trans' cable..

BTW, Do you experience delayed up shifts....ie: shifts at 4000 rpm without full throttle ? Seems the adjustment is a little long.
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Someone rotated the box 90 degrees and I sat there squeezing from the sides forever. Thankfully, I didn't crush it and then approached from the top and bottom. Bingo. Thanks!

It can be seen from the photo the 'ears' are top and bottom....didn't think to mention...sorry.:o


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