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

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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 MQS Blade (220 589 01 99 60)

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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
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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: Inserting Blade Holder From Front Side Through Lower Opening At Contact Cavity Of Coupling
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