Remove contacts from FIN sensor contact coupling - AR00.19-P-0120-12A

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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Unfasten secondary release on version with spring (shown on laminated sensor contact, Junior Power Timer coupling) 

1. Insert a suitable tool between the spring and the housing.
2. Press out the spring.
   Fig 5: Inserting Suitable Tool Between Spring And Housing

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   Unfasten secondary release on version with slide (shown on laminated sensor contact, Junior Power Timer coupling) 

3. Push (1) slider out of locked position in direction of arrow.
   Fig 6: Pushing Slider Out Of Locked Position

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   Unfasten secondary release on version with pin 

4. Using a suitable tool, push pin out of last detent in direction shown by arrow.
   Fig 7: Pushing Pin Out Of Last Detent

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   Unpin female contacts from coupling 

5. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and LSK 8 blade from front side though openings at contact cavity of coupling (1).

   This step compresses the spring shackles (2) on the female contact.

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

Fig 8: Removing Female Contact From Coupling

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