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Remove contacts from Multi Contact Point (MCP) coupling - AR00.19-P-0120-09A

Fig 1: Identifying New 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 MCP 2.8 / Fl Blade. 2,8 (220 589 01 99 59)
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Fig 5: Identifying MCP 2.8 / Fl Blade. 2.8 / JPT / SPT (000 589 13 99 30)
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Unfasten secondary release on version with lock tab 

  1. Using a suitable tool, lift locking shackles (1) in direction shown by arrow.
    Fig 6: Lifting Locking Shackles
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    Unfasten secondary release on version with coupling cap (shown on micro quadlock system with Multi Contact Point coupling) 

  2. Using a suitable tool (1), pry up lock tab (2) for coupling cap (4).
  3. Pull clutch housing (3) from coupling cap (4) in direction shown by arrow.
    Fig 7: Pulling Clutch Housing From Coupling Cap
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    Unfasten secondary release on version with retaining cage (shown on micro quadlock system with Multi Contact Point coupling) 

  4. Using a suitable tool (1), slide retaining cage (2) into pre-locking position in direction shown by arrow.
    Fig 8: Sliding Retaining Cage Into Pre-Locking Position
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    Unpin female contacts from coupling 

  5. Insert blade holder with SPECIAL TOOL clamping pliers with SPECIAL TOOL MCP 2.8/Fl. 2.8 blade or SPECIAL TOOL MCP 2.8/Fl. 2.8/JPT/SPT blade from the front through the openings in contact cavity of coupling (1).

    IMPORTANT This step compresses the spring shackles (2) on the female contact.

  6. A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact (1) from the coupling.
    Fig 9: Removing Female Contacts From Coupling
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