Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier

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Press lock (1) in direction of arrow and pull housing (2) out of radio plug.

Fig 1: Pressing Lock In Direction Of Arrow

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Press lock (1) in direction of arrow. Pull contact carrier (2) out of housing (3).

NOTE: When the contact carrier is pulled out, the secondary locks of the socket contacts are raised.

Fig 2: Pulling Contact Carrier Of Housing

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Hold down retaining hook (1) of socket contact in opening of contact carrier with a small screwdriver.

Pull wire with socket contact in direction of arrow as far as secondary lock (2).

NOTE: The illustration shows an 8-pin female connector housing where contact removal is identical.

Fig 3: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact In Direction Of Arrow

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Depress retaining hook in secondary lock (1) once again. Remove wire with female contact (2) from contact carrier (3) completely.

Fig 4: Pulling Cable With Socket Contact Of Contact Carrier

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