Disconnecting cables from control modules and fuse and relay boxes - AR54.18-P-1261-01QA

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Fig 1: Identifying Release Tool For SPT/JPT Contacts (210 589 02 33 00)

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Release female contacts in non-detachable fuse holder of interior fuse box.

Unlock catch (2) using a screwdriver.
Release carefully to avoid damaging.

The catch (2) must be pressed over the locking lug (3) to unlock correctly.

Fig 2: Unlocking Catch
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Release female contacts in detachable fuse holder of interior fuse box.

Release locking caps (4) using a screwdriver.
Push catches (5) inwards and pull fuse holder (7) out of interior fuse box.
Release carefully to avoid damaging.

The lock cap (4) must be pressed over the locking lug (6) to unlock correctly.

Fig 3: Identifying Locking Caps, Catches, Fuse Holder And Locking Lug
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Remove female contact (1) from interior fuse box

Guide release tool from the fuse side through the openings of the contact chamber into the interior fuse box (direction of arrow).
This presses together the spring tabs of the female contact (1) and releases the female contact (1).
Pull the appropriate wire with female contact (1) out of the interior fuse box in the direction of the arrow.
Installation
Note installed position of cables (mark for identification). Ensure and check that female contact (1) engages correctly in the interior fuse box by gently pulling the relevant wire.

Fig 4: Pulling Wire With Female Contact Out Of Interior Fuse Box
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