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

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) 

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

Shown on a 4-pin MCP coupling 

Fig 7: Identifying Secondary Release On Version With Lock Tab (MCP) - Shown On A 4-Pin MCP Coupling
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Secondary release on version with coupling cap (MCP) 

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

Shown on a 3/3-pin MQS/MCP coupling 

Fig 8: Identifying Secondary Release On Version With Coupling Cap (MCP) - Shown On A 3/3-Pin MQS/MCP Coupling
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Secondary release on version with retaining cage (MCP) 

  1. 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: Identifying Secondary Release On Version With Retaining Cage (MCP) - Shown On A 47-Pin MQS Or MCP Coupling
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Unpin female contacts from coupling (MCP) 

  1. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers SPECIAL TOOL and MCP 2.8/Fl blade 2.8 SPECIAL TOOL or MCP 2.8/Fl. 2.8/JPT/SPT blade SPECIAL TOOL from the front through the openings in the contact cavity of the coupling (1).

    IMPORTANT This step compresses the spring shackles (2) on the female contact.

  2. A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact (1) from the coupling.
    Fig 10: Unpinning Female Contacts From Coupling (MCP)
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