61 13... Circular connector, 7-pin, 8-pin, system D2.5

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Carefully pull off rubber grommet (1).

Carefully press back retaining lugs (2) of internal connector (3).

Fig 1: Pressing Back Retaining Lugs Of Internal Connector

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Slide internal connector (3) in direction of arrow until retaining lugs (2) lock into locking groove (4).

Fig 2: Sliding Internal Connector

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Use special tool 61 0 303 (61 1 132) to press back retaining hook (5) of corresponding contact and pull out cable with contact.

Fig 3: Pressing Back Retaining Hook Using Special Tool (61 0 303)

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