Removing MPQ contacts from contact carrier

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Remove contact carrier (1) with MQS contacts from radio connector.

Raise lock (2) on radio connector.

Pull contact carrier (3) out of radio connector.

Fig 1: Raising Lock On Radio Connector

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Press lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Pull secondary lock (2) in direction of arrow completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 2: Pulling Secondary Lock Completely Out Of Contact Carrier

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Press special tool 61 0 314 (61 1 135) on inside of contact into contact carrier (2).

Pull wire with socket contact (1) out of contact carrier (2).

Fig 3: Pressing Special Tool (61 1 135) Against Inside Of Contact In Contact Carrier

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