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Socket housing

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

Detach protective cap from contact carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the protective cap releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.
Fig 1: Detaching Protective Cap From Contact Carrier
G05478479Courtesy 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: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact (Till Secondary Lock)
G04727548Courtesy 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 Completely Out Of Contact Carrier
G04727549Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.