Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual — part 577

Fig. 435: Female Contacts From Coupling (SLK)

REMOVE CONTACTS FROM MICRO QUADLOCK SYSTEM PLUG - AR00.19-P-0120-03A

Fig. 436: Identifying New Passenger Vehicle Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 04 99 00)

Fig. 437: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)

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Fig. 438: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)

Fig. 439: Identifying Blade Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)

Fig. 440: Identifying MQS Blade (220 589 01 99 62)

Secondary unlocking for version with retaining cap (MQS)

1. Press lock tab of cap (1) out of connector housing (2).

2. Detach cap (1) from connector housing (2) in direction of arrow while holding down catch tab.

Shown on 18-pin MQS connector

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Fig. 441: Cap From Connector Housing - Shown On 18-Pin MQS Connector

Secondary unlocking for version with 2nd contact retainer (MQS)

1. Open contact retainer using a suitable tool and lift in direction of arrow.

Shown on 6-pin MQS connector

Fig. 442: Opening Contact Retainer - Shown On 6-Pin MQS Connector

Secondary unlocking for version with retaining cap (JPT)

1. Using a suitable tool, pry up the lock tab on the retaining cap (6).

2. Move retaining cap (6) in direction of arrow up to the stop.

Illustrated on 4/8-pin JPT/MQS plug

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Fig. 443: Moving Retaining Cap - Illustrated On 4/8-Pin JPT/MQS Plug

Unpin contact pins form connector (MQS)

1. Mount blade holder with clamping pliers

and MQS blade

from above through the opening (arrow)

in the exposed connector housing (1) at the spring shackle of the male contact (2).

2. Press down the spring shackle of the male contact (2) and push the male contact (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 with circular conductor

Fig. 444: Contact Pins From Connector (MQS) - Shown With Circular Conductor

Unpin male contacts from plug with 2nd contact retainer (MQS)

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