Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 601

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 components

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
as of 1.4.94, 463

AH00.19-P-1000-08A

Notes regarding plug
connections

AH00.19-P-1000-06A

Remove contacts from
Micro Quadlock System
plug

Micro Quadlock System,
plug variant 1

AR00.19-P-0120-03A

Remove contacts from
Micro Quadlock System
plug

Micro Quadlock System
plug, variant 2

AR00.19-P-0120-03B

Remove contacts from
Micro Quadlock System

Micro Quadlock System
coupling, variant 1

AR00.19-P-0120-04A

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coupling

Remove contacts from
Micro Quadlock System
coupling

Micro Quadlock System,
coupling variant 2

AR00.19-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
plug

Spade-type sensor
contact plug
Design 97

AR00.19-P-0120-01A

Remove contacts from
sensor laminated contact
coupling

Spade-type sensor
contact coupling,
Design 97

AR00.19-P-0120-02A

Remove contacts from
sensor laminated contact
plug

Spade-type sensor
contact plug
Variant 2

AR00.19-P-0120-01B

Remove contacts from
sensor laminated contact
coupling

Spade-type sensor
contact coupling, variant
2

AR00.19-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-
plug

Round plug contact 2.5
variant 1

AR00.19-P-0120-16A

Remove contacts from
round plug contact 2.5-
coupling

Round plug contact 2.5,
variant 1

AR00.19-P-0120-15A

Remove contacts from 2.5
solder contact plug round
plug contact

AR00.19-P-0120-18A

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