Whirlpool Cabrio dryer control board replacement

Dryer Repair
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I am replacing the machine control electronics assembly on my Whirlpool Cabrio dryer. I have disconnected all of the wires except for two that I cannot for the life of me figure out how to disengage. They are the violet and red wires leading into a tan clip (and connecting to the orange heater relay 2).

A photo is attached.

I’ve prodded, pulled, and squeezed, and they won’t budge. What am I missing?
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Those are just spade terminals but I cannot tell if the plastic connector has a lock on it or not. If it does, it would be pretty visible. A flat screwdriver under the connector with a slight twist often times will get it loose with little effort.

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Thanks, Ninja. Managed to pry it loose from underneath as you suggested. Up and running again.

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Sometimes those spade connectors get very hard to get off. Glad you got it, nice job!