Removing MPQ Contacts From Contact Carrier:

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

Fig 1: Removing Contact Carrier

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Raise lock (2) on radio plug.

Pull contact carrier (3) out of radio plug.

Press lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pulling Secondary Lock

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

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

Fig 3: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact

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