Remove female contact from miniature double flat spring contact coupling - AR00.19-P-0120-29A

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 LSK 8 Blade (220 589 01 99 56)

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Secondary release on version with locking grille (1) 

1. Insert a suitable tool on side between locking grille (1) and housing.
2. Slide locking grille (1) in direction of arrow.

   Shown on a 9-pin MDK, DFK coupling 

   Fig 5: Sliding Locking Grille

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Secondary unlocking for version with slide (1) 

1. Insert a suitable tool on side between slide (1) and housing.
2. Move slide (1) in direction of arrow.

   Shown on a 5-pin MDK, DFK coupling 

   Fig 6: Moving Slide

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Unpin female contacts from coupling (MDK) 

1. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and LSK 8 blade from front end through the openings in coupling contact cavity.

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

2. A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact (1) from the coupling.

   Shown on a 9-pin MDK, DFK coupling 

   Fig 7: Removing Female Contact From Coupling

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