61 13... In-line plugs, 6- to 50-pin, System Elo

Open lock.

Fig 1: Opening Lock (6- To 50-Pin, System ELO)

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Detach cable strap.

Installation note:

Cable strap must be reinstalled.

Fig 2: Locating Cable Strap

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Detach catch (1) from connector housing (2).

Fig 3: Removing Catch From Connector Housing

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Press out contact carrier (3) with wiring harness (4) through opening (5).

Fig 4: Removing Contact Carrier With Wiring Harness From Opening

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Hold down retaining hook (6) of defective contact and pull cable and contact up to secondary lock (8).

Fig 5: Holding Defective Contact Retaining Hook Using Screwdriver

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Hold down retaining hook once again in secondary lock (8) and pull cable and contact completely out of contact carrier.

Fig 6: Pulling Cable And Contact Completely Out Of Contact Carrier

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