61 13... Inline plugs, 6-, 8- pin, System MQS

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Press lock (1) in direction of arrow and slide plug forward.

Fig 1: Pressing Plug Lock

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Press locking hook (2) downward and slide lock (1) out.

Fig 2: Pressing Locking Hook Downward

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Press down arrester hook (1) with screwdriver and pull out cable with contact towards rear.

Fig 3: Pressing Down Arrester Hook With Screwdriver

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