Thanks for your reply. Working on a solution.

On the ones I've done, since I'm not reusing the old cord, I just cut the connectors off and slide the heat shields off. Then I've gently flattened the shield and slipped it over the connectors on the new cord.

I think I'll check Candace's suggestion of buying new ones at the hdwr store out. That's an easier way to do it I think.

Joe

They're called electrical crimp connectors like this http://images.search.yahoo.com/image...WKS3g&fr=aaplw

The only problem I've encountered using them, is that if they're not crimped just right they can slide off.

Those are lugs, or wire terminals. Quiltgranny is referring to the heat shield tubing. It is present -- I can see the frayed ends. Joe's suggestion to cut off the old terminals to make the removal easier is a good one. Then after they're off, try to stretch them a little with a phillips screwdriver.

You are correct, Sheila. Thank you for jumping in here, because I wouldn't have known the the other 'lugs' wouldn't have worked. I'm a newbie at this. ;-) I will try your suggestion and report back.

Thanks for the visual and advice, much appreciated.

I guess I misunderstood what the OP was asking for.