Remove contacts from Multi Contact Point (MCP) coupling - AR00.19-P-0120-09A

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 42 other vehicles, including the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S500, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S320, and 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL600. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying New Passenger Vehicle Wiring Harness Repair Kit (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 MCP 2.8 / FL Blade. 2.8 (220 589 01 99 59)

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Fig 6: Identifying MCP 2.8 / Fl Blade. 2.8 / JPT / SPT (000 589 13 99 30)

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Secondary release on version with lock tab (MCP)

Using a suitable tool, lift locking shackles (1) in direction shown by arrow.

Shown on a 4-pin MCP coupling

Fig 7: Lifting Locking Shackles - Shown On A 4-Pin MCP Coupling

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Secondary release on version with coupling cap (MCP)

Using a suitable tool (1), pry up lock tab (2) for coupling cap (4).
Pull clutch housing (3) from coupling cap (4) in direction shown by arrow.

Shown on a 3/3-pin MQS/MCP coupling

Fig 8: Prying Up Lock Tab For Coupling Cap - Shown On A 3/3-Pin MQS/MCP Coupling

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Secondary release on version with retaining cage (MCP)

Using a suitable tool (1), slide retaining cage (2) into pre-locking position in direction shown by arrow.

Shown on a 47-pin MQS or MCP coupling

Fig 9: Sliding Retaining Cage - Shown On A 47-Pin MQS Or MCP Coupling

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Unpin female contacts from coupling (MCP)

Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and MCP 2.8/Fl blade 2.8 or MCP 2.8/Fl. 2.8/JPT/SPT blade from the front through the openings in the contact cavity of the coupling (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 10: Female Contacts From Coupling (MCP)

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