"Coffee Can" Hoover Question

[bvac6]

Does anyone know how to remove the female plug out of the bottom of those older handles? I'm trying to rewire my 825 and i cannot get that darn plug out to run new handle wiring.

 

[3rdgenvacguy]

Removing handle wire

There is a fiber or non metallic pin that goes through the handle cross ways. Drive out this pin and the receptacle will slide out the bottom of the handle.

 

[bvac6]

Thank you!