Remove contacts from Siemens ELO coupling - AR00.19-P-0120-23A

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E550 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 on version with secondary retainer

Use a suitable tool to reach into the secondary lock (1) and slide in direction of arrow towards pre-locking position (1a).

Fig 5: Sliding Secondary Lock Towards Pre-Locking Position
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Unfasten secondary release on version with securing clip
Using a suitable tool, pry up the side tabs of the retaining clamp (1).
Slide securing clip (1) upwards.
Remove securing clip (1).

Fig 6: Removing Securing Clip
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Unpin female contacts from coupling
Attach blade holder with clamping pliers and MQS blade at side of spring shackle of female contact (2).
Press the spring shackle of the female contact (2) downward and push the female contact (2) out of the contact cavity of the connector housing (1). Tug the corresponding cable at the same time to assist the unpinning procedure.

Fig 7: Pushing Female Contact Out Of Contact Cavity Of Connector Housing
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