Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier

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Press lock (1) in direction of arrow and pull housing (2) out of radio connector.

Fig 1: Pressing Housing Lock

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Press lock (1) in direction of arrow. Pull contact carrier (2) out of housing (3).

NOTE: When the contact carrier is pulled out, the secondary locks of the socket contacts are raised.

Fig 2: Pressing Contact Carrier Lock

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NOTE: Schematic diagram shows the 8-pin socket housing by way of example.

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 3: Holding Down Retaining Hook Of Socket Using Screwdriver

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Hold down retaining hook in secondary lock (1) again. Pull wire with socket contact (2) out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 4: Pulling Cable With Socket Contact Completely Out Of Contact Carrier

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