Remove contacts from Siemens ELO plug - AR00.19-P-0120-24A

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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 MQS Blade (220 589 01 99 60)

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Secondary release on version with retaining clamp (Siemens ELO)

Using a suitable tool, pry up the side clips of the retaining clamp (1).
Move the tabs.
Detach the retaining bracket (1).

Shown on a 10-pin Siemens ELO plug

Fig 6: Detaching Retaining Bracket - Shown On A 10-Pin Siemens ELO Plug

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Unpin contact pins from the plug (Siemens ELO)

Position the blade holder with clamping pliers and MQS blade on the side of the spring tab of the contact pin (2).
Press down the spring tab of the contact pin (2), and push the contact pin (2) out of the contact cavity of the connector housing (1). Tug the corresponding cable at the same time to assist the unpinning procedure.
Shown on a 10-pin Siemens ELO plug

Fig 7: Contact Pins From Plug (Siemens ELO) - Shown On A 10-Pin Siemens ELO Plug
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