Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 580

Shown on 6-pin MQS coupling

Fig. 461: Prying Up Contact Retainer - Shown On 6-Pin MQS Coupling

Secondary unlocking for version with lock tab (MQS)

1. Push suitable tool underneath locking catches (1).

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

Shown on 8-pin MQS coupling

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Fig. 462: Prying Up Lock Tabs - Shown On 8-Pin MQS Coupling

Secondary unlocking for version with retaining housing (MQS)

1. Using a suitable tool, pry up the lock tab on the retaining cap (5).

2. Pull coupling housing (6) from retaining cap (5) in direction shown by arrow.

Shown on 12-pin MQS coupling

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Fig. 463: Pulling Coupling Housing From Retaining Cap - Shown On 12-Pin MQS Coupling

Unpin female contacts from coupling (MQS)

1. Mount blade holder with clamping pliers

and MQS blade

from above through the opening in the

exposed connector housing (1) at the spring of the female contact (2).

2. Press the spring shackle of the female contact (2) downward and push the female contact (2) out of the

contact cavity of the connector housing (1). Tug the corresponding cable at the same time to assist the
unpinning procedure.

Illustrated on an 18-pin MQS coupling with a connector housing (circular conductor)

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Fig. 464: Unpinning Female Contacts From Coupling (18-Pin MQS Coupling)

Illustrated on a 2-pin MQS coupling (circular conductor)

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