61 13... Circular connector, 13-pin, system D2.5

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Special tools required:

61 0 303

Detach rubber grommet (1).

Carefully pull out locking mechanism (2) in arrow direction.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Locking Mechanism

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Shift lower section of connector (3) in arrow direction until retaining lugs (4) snap into release groove (5).

Fig 2: Releasing Shift Lower Section Of Connector Until Retaining Lugs Snap Into Groove

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With special tool 61 0 303 , press down retaining lugs (6) of corresponding contact and pull out cable.

Fig 3: Pressing Down Retaining Lugs Of Corresponding Contact

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