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Fig. 630: Identifying New Passe nger Vehicle Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 04 99 00)  
Fig. 631: Identifying Wiring Harness   Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)
  
Fig. 632: Identifying Wiring Ha  rness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)
 
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Fig. 633: Identifying Blad e Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)  
Fig. 634: Identifying MQS Blade (220 589 01 99 60)
  
Secondary release on version with retainer housing (MLK)     
1. Using a suitable tool (1), pry the clutch housing   (3) from the main housing (2) in direction shown by  
arrow. 
 
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Fig. 635: Prying Clutch Housing From Main Housing - Shown On A 2-Pin MLK Plug 
 During assembly, make sure that the gasket (4) is not damaged. Otherwise, water entering the 
connector may lead to contact problems. 
Shown on a 2-pin MLK plug  
Secondary release on design with cap (MLK)  
1. Using a suitable tool (1), pry up lock tab (2) for cap (3).  
2. Slowly pull the plug housing (4) from the cap (3) in direction shown by arrow. 
 The retaining clamp (5) is under tension due to the lock tab. 
3. Before installing the cap (3), center the retaining clamp (5) in the groove and hold it down.  
Shown on an 8-pin MLK plug  
 
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Fig. 636: Identifying Plug Housing, Cap, Retaining Clamp And Lock Tab - Shown On An 8-Pin MLK 
Plug 
Unpin contact pins from the plug (MLK)  
1. From above, insert the blade holder with the clamping pliers   and the MQS blade   through the 
opening in the exposed connector housing (1) and position it at the spring shackle on the contact pin (2).  
2. Press the spring shackle on the contact pin (2) down and slide the contact pin (2) out of the contact cavity 
of the connector housing (1). Tug the corresponding cable at the same time to assist the removal 
procedure.  
Shown on a 2-pin MLK plug  
 
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Fig. 637: Contact Pins From Plug (MLK) - Shown On A 2-Pin MLK Plug 
REMOVING CONTACTS FROM PLUGS AND CONNECTORS - AR00.19-P-0120A 
MODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 219, 
220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251, 414, 461, 463  
Figure/item, etc.Work instructions  
 Notes on replacement of 
safety-relevant and 
special componentsModel 124, 126, 129, 
140, 163, 164, 168, 169, 
170, 171, 199, 202, 203, 
208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 
216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 
240, 245, 251, 414, 461 
as of 1.4.94, 463AH00.19-P-1000-08A
 Notes regarding plug 
connections AH00.19-P-1000-06A
 Remove contacts from 
Micro Quadlock System 
plugMicro Quadlock System, 
plug variant 1AR00.19-P-0120-03A
 Remove contacts from 
Micro Quadlock System 
plugMicro Quadlock System 
plug, variant 2AR00.19-P-0120-03B
 Remove contacts from 
Micro Quadlock System Micro Quadlock System 
coupling, variant 1AR00.19-P-0120-04A
 
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coupling
 Remove contacts from 
Micro Quadlock System 
couplingMicro Quadlock System, 
coupling variant 2AR00.19-P-0120-04B
 Remove contacts from E 
95 coupling AR00.19-P-0120-05A
 Remove contacts from 
Junior Power Timer 
coupling AR00.19-P-0120-07A
 Remove contacts from 
Junior Power Timer plug AR00.19-P-0120-08A
 Remove contacts from 
sensor laminated contact 
plugSpade-type sensor 
contact plug 
Design 97AR00.19-P-0120-01A
 Remove contacts from 
sensor laminated contact 
couplingSpade-type sensor 
contact coupling, 
Design 97AR00.19-P-0120-02A
 Remove contacts from 
sensor laminated contact 
plugSpade-type sensor 
contact plug 
Variant 2AR00.19-P-0120-01B
 Remove contacts from 
sensor laminated contact 
couplingSpade-type sensor 
contact coupling, variant 
2AR00.19-P-0120-02B
 Remove contacts from 
standard power timer 
coupling AR00.19-P-0120-10A
 Remove contacts from 
standard power timer plug AR00.19-P-0120-11A
 Remove contacts from 
FIN sensor contact plug AR00.19-P-0120-13A
 Remove contacts from 
FIN sensor contact 
coupling AR00.19-P-0120-12A
 Remove contacts from 
maxi power timer 
coupling AR00.19-P-0120-14A
 Remove contacts from 
round plug contact 2.5-
plugRound plug contact 2.5 
variant 1AR00.19-P-0120-16A
 Remove contacts from 
round plug contact 2.5-
couplingRound plug contact 2.5, 
variant 1AR00.19-P-0120-15A
 Remove contacts from 2.5 
solder contact plug round 
plug contact AR00.19-P-0120-18A
 
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PERFORMING BASIC PROGRAMMING - AR00.19-P-0200GH 
MODEL 163  
 Remove contacts from 2.5 
solder contact coupling 
round plug contact AR00.19-P-0120-17A
 Remove contacts from 
laminated contact system 
plug AR00.19-P-0120-20A
 Remove contacts from 
laminated contact system 
coupling AR00.19-P-0120-19A
 Remove contacts from 
Micro Timer 3 coupling AR00.19-P-0120-06A
 Remove contacts from 
Siemens ELO plug AR00.19-P-0120-24A
 Remove contacts from 
Siemens ELO coupling AR00.19-P-0120-23A
 Remove contacts from 
Multi-Contact-Point-
coupling AR00.19-P-0120-09A
 Remove contacts from 
mini laminated contact 
coupling AR00.19-P-0120-26A
 Remove contacts from 
mini laminated contact 
plug AR00.19-P-0120-27A
 Remove contacts from 
YAZAKI 1.5 system 
coupling461 as of 1.4.94AR00.19-P-0120-28A
 Adjusting  
1Set time on instrument 
cluster See Operating 
Instructions 
2Set clock of stationary 
heater See Operating 
Instructions 
3Normalize side power 
windows See Operating 
Instructions 
4Activate steering angle 
sensor Electronic stability 
program (ESP) Code 
(472a) as of 1.9.98. 
 Refer also to operating 
instructions.AR46.10-P-0300-01A 
 
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LIFTING VEHICLE WITH PIT LIFT OR WORKSHOP JACK - AR00.60-P-1000-01GH 
Lifting at front  
  
Place inspection pit lift or garage jack at the front cross bridge for the front-axle carrier The garage jack can use 
the side jacking points. 
Fig. 638: Identifying Lifting At Front
 
Lifting at rear  
  
Place inspection pit lift or 
garage jack at the rear cross bridge for the rear-axle carrier The garage jack can use 
5Synchronize sliding/pop-
up roof Refer also to operating 
instructions. 
 
  Glass electric 
sliding/tilting roof, code 
(414a).GF77.20-P-3002GH 
6Standardize lamella sliding 
roof Refer also to operating 
instructions. 
   Lamella sliding roof, 
code (417a).GF77.20-P-3006GH 
7Code radioMB   Refer also to 
operating instructions.AR82.60-P-7502-01B 
 
 Hi-Line, Premium with 
Bose. 
 Refer also to operating 
instructions.AR82.60-P-7502-01GH 
8Calibrate compass See Operating 
Instructions 
 
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