MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual

Fig. 479: Pushing Tab - Shown On 27-Pin E 95 Coupling
Secondary unlocking for version with slider (E 95)
1. Using a suitable tool, move slider in direct ion of arrow into the pre-locking position (1).
Shown on 29-pin E 95 coupling

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Fig. 480: Moving Slider - Shown On 29-Pin E 95 Coupling
Secondary unlocking for version with retainer (E 95)
1. Push retainer (1) in direction of arrow out of locked position using a suitable tool.
The seal may be damaged if the tool is inserted too.
Shown on 4-pin E 95 coupling

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Fig. 481: Pushing Retainer - Shown On 4-Pin E 95 Coupling
Secondary unlocking for version with contact retainer (E 95)
1. Press on tabs of contact retainer between contact cavities (3, 5 or 4, 6) using a suitable tool.
2. Open contact retainer.
Shown on 6-pin E 95 coupling

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Fig. 482: Opening Contact Retainer - Shown On 6-Pin E 95 Coupling
Unpin female contacts from coupling (E 95)
1. Insert blade holder with clampi ng pliers and E 95 blade from front side through openings on
contact cavity of coupling (2).
Insert tool carefully to preven t damaging webs between contact cavi ty and openings for release tool.
This pushes to
gether the springs at the female contact (1).

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Fig. 483: Female Contacts From Coupling (E 95)
2. A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact (1) from the coupling (2).
REMOVE CONTACTS FROM MICRO TIMER 3 COUPLING - AR00.19-P-0120-06A
Fig. 484: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Supplement Fo r Passenger Cars (220 589 04 99 00)

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Fig. 485: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)
Fig. 486: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)
Fig. 487: Identifying Blad e Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)

Fig. 488: Identifying MT 3 Blade (220 589 01 99 54)

Secondary release on version with sliding plate (MT 3)
1. Push sliding plate out of locked position using a suitable tool.
Shown on 16-pin MT 3 coupling

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Fig. 489: Pushing Sliding Plate - Shown On 16-Pin MT 3 Coupling
Secondary release on version with locking slider (MT 3)
1. Lever slider out of locked position using a suitable tool.
Shown on 4-pin MT 3 and JPT coupling
Fig. 490: Removing Lever Slider Out Of Locked Position
- Shown On 4-Pin MT 3 And JPT Coupling
Unpin the female contact from the coupling (MT 3)
1. Insert blade holder with clampi ng pliers and MT 3 blade from front side through openings on
contact cavity of coupling.
Do not damage webs between contact cavity and openings for release tool.
This pushes together the springs at the female contact (1).

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Fig. 491: Female Contact From Coupling (MT 3)
2. A slight tug on the corresponding cable will re move the female contact from the coupling.
REMOVE CONTACTS FROM JUNIOR POWER TIMER COUPLING - AR00.19-P-0120-07A
Fig. 492: Identifying New Passe nger Vehicle Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 04 99 00)

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Fig. 493: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)
Fig. 494: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)
Fig. 495: Identifying Blad e Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)

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Fig. 496: Identifying JPT /SPT Blade (220 589 01 99 61)
Fig. 497: Identifying MCP 2.8 / Fl Blade. 2.8 / JPT / SPT (000 589 13 99 30)

Secondary unlocking for version with tab (JPT)
1. Using a suitable tool, at the line side unlock the lugs (1) on lock tab.
2. Open the tab.
Shown on 6-pin JPT coupling

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