Releasing And Disassembly Contact Housings, General Information

• Observe general notes for repairs on the vehicle electrical system.
• Always use the release tools intended for the releasing procedure. Under no circumstances may terminals be pulled forcefully out of connector housings.
• Damaged connector housings must be replaced. New connector housings can be ordered through the replacement parts distributor.
• Small screwdrivers may be used as an aid to release the secondary locks.
• The chamber/connector assignment is partially stamped on the secondary lock or the rear side of the connector housing.
• Detailed information on component locations of harness connectors. Refer to the appropriate Wiring Diagram.

The allocation of the correct release tools to the respective locking mechanisms can be found in the table in the : VAS1978/35  Operating Instructions.