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Socket housing

Press locks (1) on cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach cap from contact carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the cap releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.
Fig 1: Detaching Cap From Contact Carrier
G08530360Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Hold down retaining hook (1) of socket contact in opening of contact carrier with a small screwdriver.

Pull wire with socket contact in direction of arrow as far as secondary lock (2).

Fig 2: Holding Down Retaining Hook Of Socket Contact
G08530361Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Hold down retaining hook in secondary lock (1) again and pull cable with socket contact (2) completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 3: Pulling Cable With Socket Contact
G08530362Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.