Removing MPQ Contacts From Contact Carrier

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Remove contact carrier (1) with MQS contacts from radio plug.

Raise lock (2) on radio plug.

Pull contact carrier (3) out of radio plug.

Fig 1: Removing MPQ Contacts From Contact Carrier

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Press lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Pull secondary lock (2) in direction of arrow completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 2: Pulling Secondary Lock

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Press special tool 61 1 135 on inside of contact into contact carrier (2).

Pull wire with socket contact (1) out of contact carrier (2).

Fig 3: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact Out Of Contact Carrier

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