MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual

Shown on a 6-pin LSK and JPT coupling
Fig. 545: Pushing Slider Out Of Locked Position - Shown On A 6-Pin LSK And JPT Coupling
Secondary release on version with-pin (LSK)
1. Using a suitable tool, push pin out of last detent in direction shown by arrow.
Fig. 546: Pushing Pin Out Of Last Detent

Unpin female contacts from coupling (LSK)
1. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and LSK 8 blade from front end through the
openings in coupling contact cavity (1).
This step compresses the spring shackles (2) on the female contact.
2. A sli
ght tug on the corresponding cable will remove the female contact (1) from the coupling.

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Fig. 547: Female Contacts From Coupling (LSK)
REMOVE CONTACTS FROM SPADE-TYPE SENSOR CONTACT PLUG - AR00.19-P-0120-13A
Fig. 548: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Supplement For Passenger Cars (220 589 04 99 00)

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Fig. 549: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)
Fig. 550: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)

Fig. 551: Identifying Blad e Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)

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Fig. 552: Identifying LSK 8 Blade (220 589 01 99 56)
Secondary release on version with disk (LSK)
1. Using a suitable tool, push the disk out of th e last detent in direction shown by arrow.
Shown on a 2-pin LSK plug
Fig. 553: Pushing Disk Out Of Last Detent
- Shown On A 2-Pin LSK Plug

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Unpin female contacts from plug (LSK)
1. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and LSK 8 blade from front end through the openings in
plug contact cavity (1).
This step compresses the spring tabs (2) on the contact pin.
2. Now the pull line extending from contact-pin slightly to remove it from the back of the plug.
Fig. 554: Female Contact From Plug (LSK)

REMOVE CONTACTS FROM MAXI POWER TIMER COUPLING - AR00.19-P-0120-14A
Fig. 555: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Supplement For Passenger Cars (220 589 04 99 00)

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Fig. 556: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)
Fig. 557: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit (220 589 02 99 00)

Fig. 558: Identifying Blad e Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)

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Fig. 559: Identifying MPT Blade (220 589 01 99 51)
Secondary release on version with retaining cap (MPT)
1. Using a suitable tool, pry up the lo ck tabs on the retaining cap (1).
2. Pull the retaining cap from the clutch housing (2).
Shown on a 4-pin MPT and JPT coupling
Fig. 560: Pulling Retaining Cap From Clutch Housing
- Shown On A 4-Pin MPT And JPT Coupling
Unpin female contacts from coupling (MPT)

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1. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and MPT blade from front end through the openings in
coupling contact cavity (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. 561: Female Contacts From Coupling (MPT)

REMOVE CONTACTS FROM 2.5 ROUND PLUG CONTACT COUPLING - AR00.19-P-0120-15A

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Fig. 562: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit, Supplement Fo r Passenger Cars (220 589 04 99 00)
Fig. 563: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)

Fig. 564: Identifying Wiring Ha rness Repair Kit (220 589 01 99 30)

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Fig. 565: Identifying Release Tool With RK 2.5 Ejector (220 589 01 99 30)
Secondary release on version with locking slide valve (RK 2.5)
1. Using a suitable tool (1), push the locking slide va lve (2) out of the last detent in direction shown by
arrow.
Shown on a 15-pin RK 2.5 coupling
Fig. 566: Pushing Lock ing Slide Valve Out Of Last Detent
- Shown On A 15-Pin RK 2.5 Coupling
Secondary release on versio n with slide valve (RK 2.5)
1. Using a suitable tool (1), push the slide valve (2) out of the last detent in direction shown by arrow.
Shown on a 1-pin RK 2.5 coupling

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