Remove contacts from Micro Timer 3 coupling - AR00.19-P-0120-06A

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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 Blade Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)

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Fig 4: Identifying MT 3 Blade (220 589 01 99 54)

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Unfasten secondary release on version with sliding plate

Using a suitable tool, push sliding plate out of locked position.

Fig 5: Pushing Sliding Plate Out Of Locked Position
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Unfasten secondary release on version with locking slider
Using a suitable tool, pry locking slider out of locked position.

Fig 6: Prying Locking Slider Out Of Locked Position
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Remove female contact from coupling
Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and MT 3 blade from front side though openings at contact cavity of coupling.
Do not damage webs between contact cavity and openings for release tool.

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

Fig 7: Inserting Blade Holder With MT 3 Blade From Front Side Though Openings At Contact Cavity Of Coupling
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A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact from the coupling.