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Fig. 599: Identifying Unlocking Device With RK 1.5 Ejector (220 589 01 99 20) 
Unpin female contacts from coupling (LKS 1.5)  
1. Insert release tool with RK 1.5 ejector   i033 into the contact cavity of the connector (1) from the front 
end. 
 In this step, the sleeve (3) of the release tool with RK 1.5 ejector  compresses the spring shackles on 
the female contact (2). 
2. Press the female contact (2) from its seat in the housing using the plunger on the release tool with RK 1.5 
 e
jector against the spring force of the tool. 
 
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Fig. 600: Unpinning Female Contacts From Coupling (LKS 1.5) 
 When pressing out the female contact (2), make sure that the tab (4) does not break off. 
REMOVE CONTACTS FROM SPADE-TYPE CONTACT SYSTEM PLUG - AR00.19-P-0120-20A 
Fig. 601: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Supplement For Passenger Cars (220 589 04 99 00)
 
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Fig. 602: Identifying Wiring Harness  Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)  
Fig. 603: Identifying Wiring Ha  rness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)
  
Fig. 604: Identifying Unlocking Device   With RK 1.5 Ejector (220 589 01 99 20)
 
 
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Unpin contact pins from the plug (LKS 1.5)
1. Insert release tool, with RK 1.5  ejector, into the contact cavity of the plug (1) from the front end. 
 Applying high pressure could break the webs of the contact cavities. 
 In this step, the sleeve (3) of the release tool with RK 1.5 ejector   compresses the spring tabs on the 
contact pin (2). 
Fig. 605: Contact Pins From Plug (LKS 1.5)
 
2. Press the contact-pin (2) from its seat in the housing using the plunger (4) on the release tool with RK 1.5 
 ejector against the spring force of the tool.  
3. Gently pull the respective line to remove the contact pin (2) from the plug (1).  
REMOVE CONTACTS FROM SIEMENS ELO COUPLING - AR00.19-P-0120-23A 
 
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Fig. 606: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Supplement For Passenger Cars (220 589 04 99 00)
 
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Fig. 607: Identifying Wiring Harness  Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)  
Fig. 608: Identifying Wiring Ha  rness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)
 
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Fig. 609: Identifying Blad e Holder with Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)  
Fig. 610: Identifying MQS Blade (220 589 01 99 60)
  
Secondary release on version with secondary retainer (Siemens ELO)     
1. Using a suitable tool, grasp the secondary retainer (1  ) and push it in the direction shown by the arrow into  
the pre-locking position   (first detent) (1a).   
Shown on 2-pin Siemens ELO coupling     
Fig. 611: Locating Secondary Retainer (Shown On 2
-Pin Siemens ELO Coupling) 
 
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Secondary release on version with retaining clamp (Siemens ELO)
1. Using a suitable tool, pry up the side clips of the retaining clamp (1).  
2. Move retaining bracket (1) upward.  
3. Detach the retaining bracket (1).  
Shown on a 10-pin Siemens ELO coupling  
Fig. 612: Locating Retaining Clamp & Bracket (Shown On A 10
-Pin Siemens ELO Coupling) 
Unpin female contacts from the coupling (Siemens ELO)  
1. Position the blade holder with clamping pliers   and MQS blade   at the side of the spring shackle for 
the female connector (2).  
2. Press the spring tab of the female contact downward and push the female contact (2) out of the chamber 
of the female contact housing (1). Tug the corresponding cable at the same time to assist the unpinning 
procedure.  
Shown on a 10-pin Siemens ELO coupling  
Fig. 613: Unpin Female Contacts From Coupling (Siemens ELO)
 
REMOVE CONTACTS FROM SIEMENS ELO PLUG - AR00.19-P-0120-24A 
 
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