Remove contacts from mini laminated contact coupling - AR00.19-P-0120-26A

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 Release Tool With MLK 1.2 Sleeve Ejector (220 589 01 99 25)

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Unfasten secondary release on version with slide 

1. Using a suitable tool (1), move slider (2) in direction of arrow out of locked position of coupling (3).

   Do not push the tool in too far or the gasket behind the slider (2) may be damaged.

   Fig 4: Moving Slider Out Of Locked Position Of Coupling

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   Unfasten secondary release on version with lock tab 

2. Insert suitable tool underneath locking tabs (1).
3. Pry up the lock tabs (1) in direction shown by arrow.
   Fig 5: Prying Up Lock Tabs

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   Unfasten secondary release on version with retaining cap 

4. Insert a suitable tool (1) between the retaining cap (3) and the clutch housing (2).
5. Slide the retaining cap (3) against the detent resistance from the clutch housing (2) in direction shown by arrow.
   Fig 6: Sliding Retaining Cap Against Detent Resistance From Clutch Housing

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   Unfasten secondary release on version with locking cap 

6. Move the tabs on the locking cap (4) in direction of arrow.
7. Remove locking cap (4) from coupling (5).
   Fig 7: Moving Tabs On Locking Cap

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   Unpin female contacts from coupling 

8. Insert release tool with MLK 1.2 bushing ejector from front side through opening of contact cavity of coupling housing (2) to end stop.

   This step presses the spring shackle on the female contact (1) down into position.

9. Press female contact (1) from coupling housing (2) using ejector on release tool with RK 1.2 bushing ejector against spring force of tool.
   Fig 8: Pressing Spring Shackle On Female Contact

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