Remove contacts from 2.5 plug round plug contact - AR00.19-P-0120-16A

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 Unlocking Device With RK 2.5 Ejector (220 589 01 99 30)

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Unfasten secondary release on version with slide 

1. Using a suitable tool (1), push the slide valve (2) out of the last detent in direction shown by arrow.
   Fig 4: Pushing Slide Valve Out Of Last Detent

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   Unfasten secondary release on version with contact retainer 

2. Using a suitable tool (1), open the contact retainer (2).
   Fig 5: Opening Contact Retainer

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   Unfasten secondary release on version with secondary retainer 

3. Using a suitable tool, slide the secondary retainer (1) to the pre-locking position.
   Fig 6: Sliding Secondary Retainer To Pre-Locking Position

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   Unfasten secondary release on version with lock tab 

4. Using a suitable tool, slide the lock tab to the pre-locking position.
   Fig 7: Sliding Lock Tab To Pre-Locking Position

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   Unpin contact pins from the connector 

5. Insert release tool with RK 2.5 ejector from front side into contact cavity of connector (1).

   In this step, the sleeve (4) of the release tool compresses the spring shackles on the contact-pin (2).

6. Press contact pin (2) from its seat in housing using plunger (3) on release tool with RK 2.5 ejector against spring force of tool.
   Fig 8: Inserting Release Tool With Ejector From Front Side Into Contact Cavity Of Connector

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7. Gently pull the respective line to remove the contact pin (2) from the connector (1).