Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 593

REMOVE CONTACTS FROM 2.5 ROUND PLUG CONTACT PLUG - AR00.19-P-0120-16A

Fig. 571: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Supplement For Passenger Cars (220 589 04 99 00)

Fig. 572: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)

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Fig. 573: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 01 99 30)

Fig. 574: Identifying Release Tool With RK 2.5 Ejector (220 589 01 99 30)

Secondary release on version with slide valve (RK 2.5)

1. Using a suitable tool (1), push the slide valve (2) out of the last detent in direction shown by arrow.

Shown on a 1-pin RK 2.5 plug

Fig. 575: Pushing Slide Valve - Shown On A 1-Pin RK 2.5 Plug

Secondary release on version with contact retainer (RK 2.5)

1. Using a suitable tool (1), open the contact retainer (2).

Shown on a 2-pin RK 2.5 plug

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Fig. 576: Opening Contact Retainer - Shown On A 2-Pin RK 2.5 Plug

Secondary release on version with secondary retainer (RK 2.5)

1. Using a suitable tool, slide the secondary retainer (1) to the pre-locking position.

Shown on a 12-pin RK 2.5 plug

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Fig. 577: Locating Secondary Retainer - Shown On A 12-Pin RK 2.5 Plug

Secondary release on version with lock tab (RK 2.5)

1. Using a suitable tool, slide the lock tab to the pre-locking position.

Shown on an 8-pin RK 2.5 plug

Fig. 578: Sliding Lock Tab - Shown On An 8-Pin RK 2.5 Plug

Unpin contact pins from the plug (RK 2.5)

1. Insert release tool with RK 2.5 ejector

into the contact cavity of the plug (1) from the front end.

In this step, the sleeve (4) of the release tool compresses the spring shackles on the contact-pin (2).

2. Press the plunger (3) on the release tool with RK 2.5 ejector

to apply spring pressure to force the

contact pin (2) from its seat in the connector housing.

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