Remove female contact from double flat spring contact coupling - AR00.19-P-0120-30A

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

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Fig 3: Identifying Blade Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)

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Fig 4: Identifying LSK 8 Blade (220 589 01 99 56)

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Fig 5: Identifying MPT Blade (220 589 01 99 51)

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Unfasten secondary release on version with locking grille 

1. Insert a suitable tool on side between locking grille (1) and housing.
2. Slide locking grille (1) in direction of arrow.
   Fig 6: Sliding Locking Grille

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   Unfasten secondary release on version with slide 

3. Insert a suitable tool on side between slide (1) and housing.
4. Move slide (1) in direction of arrow.
   Fig 7: Moving Slide

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   Unfasten secondary release on version with slide 

5. Push (1) slider out of locked position in direction of arrow.
   Fig 8: Pushing Slider Out Of Locked Position

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6. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and LSK 8 blade from front side though openings at contact cavity of coupling.

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

7. A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact (1) from the coupling.
   Fig 9: Removing Female Contact From Coupling (Version 1)

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8. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and MPT blade from front side though openings at contact cavity of coupling.

   This presses together the springs of the female contact (1).

9. A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact (1) from the coupling.
   Fig 10: Removing Female Contact From Coupling (Version 2)

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