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 Radio Connector Lock In Specified Direction

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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: Pulling Out Contact Carrier From Housing

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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: Pulling Out Wire With Socket Contact (Till Secondary Lock)

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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 Out Wire With Socket Contact Completely From Contact Carrier

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