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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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