Remove contacts from Micro Timer 3 coupling - AR00.19-P-0120-06A

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Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Supplement For Passenger Cars (220 589 04 99 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Blade Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)

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Fig 5: Identifying MT 3 Blade (220 589 01 99 54)

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Secondary release on version with sliding plate (MT 3)

Push sliding plate out of locked position using a suitable tool.

Shown on 16-pin MT 3 coupling

Fig 6: Pushing Sliding Plate - Shown On 16-Pin MT 3 Coupling

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Secondary release on version with locking slider (MT 3)

Lever slider out of locked position using a suitable tool.

Shown on 4-pin MT 3 and JPT coupling

Fig 7: Removing Lever Slider Out Of Locked Position - Shown On 4-Pin MT 3 And JPT Coupling

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Unpin the female contact from the coupling (MT 3)

Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and MT 3 blade from front side through openings on contact cavity of coupling.
Do not damage webs between contact cavity and openings for release tool.

This pushes together the springs at the female contact (1).

Fig 8: Female Contact From Coupling (MT 3)
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A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact from the coupling.