61 13... In-line plugs, 6- to 50-pin

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Unlock lock.

Fig 1: Unlocking Lock

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Unfasten cable clip.

Installation:

Cable clip must be reinstalled.

Fig 2: Locating Cable Clip

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Detach catch (1) from plug housing (2).

Fig 3: Detaching Catch From Plug Housing

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Press out contact carrier (3) with wiring harness (4) through opening (5).

Fig 4: Pressing Contact Carrier With Wiring Harness

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Hold down arrester hook (6) of defective contact and pull cable and contact up to secondary lock (8).

Fig 5: Identifying Arrester Hook And Secondary Lock

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Hold down arrester hook once again in secondary lock (8) and pull cable and contact completely out of contact carrier.

Fig 6: Holding Arrester Hook In Secondary Lock

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