Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 599

Fig. 618: Identifying MQS Blade (220 589 01 99 60)

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 the tabs.

3. Detach the retaining bracket (1).

Shown on a 10-pin Siemens ELO plug

Fig. 619: Detaching Retaining Bracket - Shown On A 10-Pin Siemens ELO Plug

Unpin contact pins from the plug (Siemens ELO)

1. Position the blade holder with clamping pliers

and MQS blade

on the side of the spring tab of the

contact pin (2).

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2. Press down the spring tab of the contact pin (2), and push 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 unpinning
procedure.

Shown on a 10-pin Siemens ELO plug

Fig. 620: Contact Pins From Plug (Siemens ELO) - Shown On A 10-Pin Siemens ELO Plug

REMOVE CONTACTS FROM MINI SPADE-TYPE CONTACT COUPLING - AR00.19-P-0120-26A

Fig. 621: Identifying New Passenger Vehicle Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 04 99 00)

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Fig. 622: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)

Fig. 623: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)

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Fig. 624: Identifying Release Tool With MLK 1.2 Sleeve Ejector (220 589 01 99 25)

Secondary release on version with slider (MLK)

1. Using a suitable tool (1), move slider (2) in direction of arrow out of locked position of coupling (3).

Do not push the tool in too far or the gasket behind the slider (2) may be damaged.

Shown on a 6-pin MLK coupling

Fig. 625: Moving Slider - Shown On A 6-Pin MLK Coupling

Secondary release on version with lock tab (MLK)

1. Insert suitable tool underneath locking tabs (1).

2. Pry up the lock tabs (1) in direction shown by arrow.

Shown on a 7-pin MLK coupling

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