61 13... Inline connectors, 15-pin, System D2.5

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Special tools required:

61 0 303

Carefully pull external connector (1) in area of retaining lugs (2) apart slightly.

Fig 1: Pulling Apart External Connector

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Pull internal connector (3) until limit position in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pulling Internal Connector Up to Limit Position

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With special tool 61 0 303 press back retaining hook(4) of corresponding contact and pull out cable with contact.

Fig 3: Pressing Retaining Hook Using Special Tool (61 0 303)

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