Remove contacts from YAZAKI 1.5 system coupling - AR00.19-P-0120-28A

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300, and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. 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)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

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

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

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

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Fig 4: Identifying MQS Blade (220 589 01 99 60)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Unfasten secondary release with safety frame

Use suitable tool to remove safety frame (2).
Avoid inserting the tool too far to prevent damaging the seal in the rear part of the coupling (1).

Fig 5: Removing Safety Frame
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Remove female contact from coupling
Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and MQS blade from front side though lower opening at contact cavity of coupling (1).
This then presses the spring shackle downwards.
Pull lightly on the corresponding line to remove the female contact (2) from the coupling (1).
Rocking the female contact (2) back and forth making use of the housing tolerance may help to unpin the contact.

Fig 6: Removing Female Contact From Coupling
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA