Remove contacts from micro quadlock system coupling - AR00.19-P-0120-04B

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Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Vehicle Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 04 99 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Blade Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)

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Fig 4: Identifying MQS Blade (220 589 01 99 60)

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Unfasten secondary release on version with sliding plate (shown on Junior Power Timer (JPT), micro quadlock system coupling)

Using a suitable tool, move both sliding plates (1) in housing in direction of arrow over catch mechanism.

Fig 5: Moving Both Sliding Plates In Housing
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Unfasten secondary release on version with retaining cage (shown on MQS, Multi Contact Point coupling)
Using a suitable tool (1), slide retaining cage (2) into pre-locking position in direction shown by arrow.

Fig 6: Sliding Retaining Cage Into Pre-Locking Position Using Suitable Tool
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Unpin female contacts from coupling
Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and MQS blade from front side through opening next to contact cavity of coupling.
This step presses the spring shackle on the female contact (1) down into position.
A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact (1) from the contact cavity of the coupling.

Fig 7: Inserting Blade Holder With Clamping Pliers And MQS Blade
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