MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual

Fig. 519: Identifying New Passe nger Vehicle Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 04 99 00)
Fig. 520: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)

Fig. 521: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)

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Fig. 522: Identifying Blad e Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)
Fig. 523: Identifying MCP 2.8 / FL Blade. 2.8 (220 589 01 99 59)

Fig. 524: Identifying MCP 2.8 / Fl Blade. 2.8 / JPT / SPT (000 589 13 99 30)

Secondary release on version with lock tab (MCP)
1. Using a suitable tool, lift locking sh ackles (1) in direction shown by arrow.
Shown on a 4-pin MCP coupling

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Fig. 525: Lifting Locking Shackles - Shown On A 4-Pin MCP Coupling
Secondary release on version with coupling cap (MCP)
1. Using a suitable tool (1), pry up lock tab (2) for coupling cap (4).
2. Pull clutch housing (3) from coupling cap (4) in direction shown by arrow.
Shown on a 3/3-pin MQS/MCP coupling
Fig. 526: Prying Up Lock Tab For Coupling Cap
- Shown On A 3/3-Pin MQS/MCP Coupling
Secondary release on version with retaining cage (MCP)
1. Using a suitable tool (1), slide retaining cage (2) into pre-locking position in direction shown by arrow.
Shown on a 47-pin MQS or MCP coupling

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Fig. 527: Sliding Retaining Cage - Shown On A 47-Pin MQS Or MCP Coupling
Unpin female contacts from coupling (MCP)
1. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and MCP 2.8/Fl blade 2.8 or MCP 2.8/Fl. 2.8/JPT/SPT
blade from the front through the openings in the contact cavity of the coupling (1).
This step compresses the spring shackles (2) on the female contact.
2. A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact (1) from the coupling.

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Fig. 528: Female Contacts From Coupling (MCP)
REMOVE CONTACTS FROM STANDARD POWER TIMER CO UPLING - AR00.19-P-0120-10A
Fig. 529: Identifying New Passenger Vehicle Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 04 99 00)
Fig. 530: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)

Fig. 531: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)

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Fig. 532: Identifying Blad e Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)
Fig. 533: Identifying JPT/ SPT Blade (220 589 01 99 61)

Fig. 534: Identifying MCP 2.8 / Fl Blade. 2.8 / JPT / SPT (000 589 13 99 30)

Secondary release on version with lock tab (SPT)

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1. Using a suitable tool, at the line side unlock the lugs (1) on lock tab.
2. Open the tab.
Shown on a 4-pin SPT coupling
Fig. 535: Opening Tab
- Shown On A 4-Pin SPT Coupling
Secondary release on version with spring (SPT)
1. Insert a suitable tool between spring (1 ) and housing and then press spring (1) out.
Shown on a 7-pin JPT and SPT coupling
Fig. 536: Pressing Spring Out
- Shown On A 7-Pin JPT And SPT Coupling
Secondary release on version with slider (SPT)
1. Using a suitable tool, push the slider out of the last detent in direction shown by arrow.
Press carefully using the t ool so that the gasket at the slider is not damaged.
Shown on a 6-pin SPT coupling

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Fig. 537: Pushing Slider Out Of Last Detent - Shown On A 6-Pin SPT Coupling
Unpin female contacts from coupling (SPT)
1. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers with JPT/SPT blade or MCP 2.8/ Fl.2.8/JPT/SPT blade
from the front through the openings in contact cavity of coupling (1).
This step compresses the spring shackles (2) on the female contact.
2. A slight tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact (1) from the coupling.
Fig. 538: Unpinning Female Contacts From Coupling (SPT)

REMOVE CONTACTS FROM SPADE-TYPE SENSOR CONTACT COUPLING - AR00.19-P-0120-12A

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Fig. 539: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit, Supplement Fo r Passenger Cars (220 589 04 99 00)
Fig. 540: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)

Fig. 541: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)

Fig. 542: Identifying Lade Holder Wi th Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)

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Fig. 543: Identifying LSK 8 Blade (220 589 01 99 56)
Secondary release on version with spring (LSK)
1. Insert a suitable tool between the spring and the housing.
2. Press out the spring.
Shown on a 4-pin LSK and JPT coupling
Fig. 544: Pressing Out Spring
- Shown On A 4-Pin LSK And JPT Coupling
Secondary release on versio n with slide valve (LSK)
1. Push (1) slider out of locked position in direction of arrow.

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