Remove contacts from maxi power timer coupling - AR00.19-P-0120-14A

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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 MPT Blade (220 589 01 99 51)

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Secondary release on version with retaining cap (MPT)

Using a suitable tool, pry up the lock tabs on the retaining cap (1).
Pull the retaining cap from the clutch housing (2).

Shown on a 4-pin MPT and JPT coupling

Fig 6: Pulling Retaining Cap From Clutch Housing - Shown On A 4-Pin MPT And JPT Coupling

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Unpin female contacts from coupling (MPT)

Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and MPT blade from front end through the openings in coupling contact cavity (1).
This step compresses the spring shackles (2) on the female contact.
A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact (1) from the coupling.

Fig 7: Female Contacts From Coupling (MPT)

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