Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 589

1. Using a suitable tool, at the line side unlock the lugs (1) on lock tab.

2. Open the tab.

Shown on a 4-pin SPT coupling

Fig. 535: Opening Tab - Shown On A 4-Pin SPT Coupling

Secondary release on version with spring (SPT)

1. Insert a suitable tool between spring (1) and housing and then press spring (1) out.

Shown on a 7-pin JPT and SPT coupling

Fig. 536: Pressing Spring Out - Shown On A 7-Pin JPT And SPT Coupling

Secondary release on version with slider (SPT)

1. Using a suitable tool, push the slider out of the last detent in direction shown by arrow.

Press carefully using the tool so that the gasket at the slider is not damaged.

Shown on a 6-pin SPT coupling

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Fig. 537: Pushing Slider Out Of Last Detent - Shown On A 6-Pin SPT Coupling

Unpin female contacts from coupling (SPT)

1. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers

with JPT/SPT blade

or MCP 2.8/ Fl.2.8/JPT/SPT blade

from the front through the openings in contact cavity of coupling (1).

This step compresses the spring shackles (2) on the female contact.

2. A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact (1) from the coupling.

Fig. 538: Unpinning Female Contacts From Coupling (SPT)

REMOVE CONTACTS FROM SPADE-TYPE SENSOR CONTACT COUPLING - AR00.19-P-0120-12A

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Fig. 539: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Supplement For Passenger Cars (220 589 04 99 00)

Fig. 540: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)

Fig. 541: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)

Fig. 542: Identifying Lade Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)

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Fig. 543: Identifying LSK 8 Blade (220 589 01 99 56)

Secondary release on version with spring (LSK)

1. Insert a suitable tool between the spring and the housing.

2. Press out the spring.

Shown on a 4-pin LSK and JPT coupling

Fig. 544: Pressing Out Spring - Shown On A 4-Pin LSK And JPT Coupling

Secondary release on version with slide valve (LSK)

1. Push (1) slider out of locked position in direction of arrow.

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