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Socket housing

Press locks (1) on protective cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach protective cap from contact carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the protective cap releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.
Fig 1: Detaching Protective Cap From Contact Carrier
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Hold down retaining hook (1) of socket contact in opening of contact carrier with a small screwdriver.

Pull wire with socket contact in direction of arrow as far as secondary lock (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact (Till Secondary Lock)
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Hold down retaining hook in secondary lock

  1. again and pull cable with socket contact
  2. completely out of contact carrier (3).
Fig 3: Pulling Cable With Socket Contact Completely Out Of Contact Carrier
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