Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier:

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

Fig 1: Pressing Lock

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

Fig 2: Pulling Contact Carrier Out Of Housing

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

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

Fig 3: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact

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

NOTE: The illustration shows an 8-pin socket housing where removal of the contacts is identical.

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

Fig 4: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact Out Of Contact Carrier

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