61 13 ... Circular Plugs, 7-, 8-Pin, System D2.5

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Carefully pull off rubber grommet (1).

Carefully push back retaining lugs (2) of internal connector (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Grommet, Retaining Lugs, And Internal Connector

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Slide internal connector (3) in direction of arrow until retaining lugs (2) lock into locking groove (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Internal Connector, Retaining Lugs, And Locking Groove

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With special tool 61 1 132 (ejector), press back arrester hook (5) of appropriate contact and pull out cable.

Fig 3: Identifying Arrester Hook And Special Tool 61 1 132

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