Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 576

Fig. 431: Identifying SLK 2.8 Blade (220 589 01 99 62)

Secondary release for version with locking bar (SLK)

1. Using a suitable tool, push tabs of locking bar(1) in direction of arrow out of locked position.

Shown on a 6-pin SLK coupling

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Fig. 432: Pushing Tabs Of Locking Bar - Shown On A 6-Pin SLK Coupling

Secondary release for version with locking slider (SLK)

1. Using a suitable tool, move locking slider (3) in direction shown by arrow.

Shown on a 58-pin SLK coupling

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Fig. 433: Moving Locking Slider - Shown On A 58-Pin SLK Coupling

Secondary release for version with locking striker (SLK)

1. Using a suitable tool (1), pry up the locking striker (2) in direction shown by arrow.

The seal may be damaged if the tool (1) is inserted too far. Prying up the locking striker (2) beyond the

stop may destroy the locking striker (2).

The locking striker (2) remains unlocked when the female contacts are unpinned.

Shown on a 2-pin SLK coupling

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Fig. 434: Prying Up Locking Striker - Shown On A 2-Pin SLK Coupling

Unpin female contacts from coupling (SLK)

1. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers

and an SLK 2.8 blade

from the front side through the

openings in the contact cavity of the coupling (1).

This results in the spring shackles (2) being compressed.

2. A slight tug on the corresponding line will remove the female contact from the coupling.

Rocking the contact pin back and forth, thus making use of the full housing tolerance, may help to

unpin the contact.

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