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Fig. 583: Identifying Blad e Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)
Fig. 584: Identifying RK 2.5 Blad e Solder Contact (220 589 01 99 53)
Secondary release on version with slide valve (RK 2.5 solder contact)
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1. Insert a suitable tool under the slide valve cap (1).
2. Using a suitable tool, press the slide valve out of the last detent in direction shown by arrow.
Shown on a 4-pin RK 2.5 solder contact coupling
Fig. 585: Pressing Slide Valve Out Of Last Detent
- Shown On A 4-Pin RK 2.5 Solder Contact Coupling
Secondary release on version with ret aining clamp (RK 2.5 solder contact)
1. Using a suitable tool, pry up the side clips of the retaining clamp (1).
2. Open the retaining bracket (1) in direction shown by arrow.
Shown on a 2-pin RK 2.5 solder contact coupling
Fig. 586: Opening Retaining Bracket
- Shown On A 2-Pin RK 2.5 Solder Contact Coupling
Unpin contact from couplin g (RK 2, 5 solder contact)
1. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and blade for RK 2.5 solder contact from the back side into
the cable duct of the coupling.
Align the sleeve of the blade for RK 2.5 solder c ontact with the spring shackle (1) in the coupling.
This step presses the sprin
g shackle (1) in the coupling into position.
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2. Now gently pull the female contact, together with the blade holder, with clamping pliers and blade for
RK 2.5 solder contact to remove them from the back of the coupling.
Fig. 587: Contact From Coupling (RK 2, 5 Solder Contact)
REMOVE CONTACTS FROM 2.5 SOLDER CONTACT PLUG ROUND PLUG CONTACT - AR00.19-P-0120-18A
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Fig. 588: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit, Supplement Fo r Passenger Cars (220 589 04 99 00)
Fig. 589: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)
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Fig. 590: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)
Fig. 591: Identifying Blad e Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)
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Fig. 592: Identifying RK 2.5 Blad e Solder Contact (220 589 01 99 53)
Secondary release on version with slide valve (RK 2.5 solder contact)
1. Insert a suitable tool under the slide valve cap (1) and press the slide valve out of the last detent in
direction shown by arrow.
Shown on a 4-pin RK 2.5 solder contact plug
Fig. 593: Pressing Slide Valve Out Of Last Detent
- Shown On A 4-Pin RK 2.5 Solder Contact Plug
Secondary release on version with ret aining clamp (RK 2.5 solder contact)
1. Using a suitable tool, pry up the side clips of the retaining clamp (1).
2. Open the retaining clamp (1).
Shown on a 2-pin RK 2.5 solder contact plug
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Fig. 594: Opening Retaining Clamp - Shown On A 2-Pin RK 2.5 Solder Contact Plug
Unpin contact from the plug (RK 2, 5 solder contact)
1. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and blade for RK 2.5 solder contact from the back side into
the cable duct of the plug.
Align the sleeve of the blade for RK 2.5 solder contact with the spring shackle (1) in the plug
housing.
This step presses on the spring shackle (1) of the plug.
2. Now gently pull the contact pin, together with the blade holder, with clamping pliers and blade for RK
2.5 solder contact to remove it from the back of the plug.
Fig. 595: Contact From Plug (RK 2, 5 Solder Contact)
REMOVE CONTACTS FROM SPADE-TYPE CONTACT SYSTEM COUPLING - AR00.19-P-0120-19A
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Fig. 596: Identifying New Passe nger Vehicle Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 04 99 00)
Fig. 597: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)
Fig. 598: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)
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