Removing Optical Contacts On Connector Side

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Open the secondary locking mechanism using the press-out and unlocking tools for tab and round plug connectors of all sizes Nr.155. Insert the tool into the opening provided and lift the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism engages in the upper position.

Fig 1: Unlocking Secondary Locking Mechanism Of Optical Contacts (Connector Side)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Press-out and unlocking tools for tab and round plug connectors of all sizes Nr.155 must be positioned on the primary locking mechanism. Then lift the locking mechanism.
1. Optical contact, grey
2. Optical contact, black
  
  Fig 2: Unlocking Primary Locking Mechanism Of Optical Contacts (Connector Side)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Carefully pull on the optical waveguide -A and B- in -direction of arrow- . If it is not possible to pull out the optical waveguide, check again if the secondary locking mechanism is completely released and if the primary locking mechanism is raised sufficiently.

Perform visual inspection of locking mechanisms, connector housings and contacts for possible damage, and exchange the damaged parts, if necessary.