61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections

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NOTE: The service information describes unlocking and disconnecting different types of plug connections.
Differences in the details of the size and shape of the plug connections are possible.

Press locking mechanism and open release fixture in arrow direction.

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press locking mechanism and open release fixture in arrow direction.

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Open release fixture in arrow direction and disconnect plug connection in arrow direction.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press locking mechanism and disconnect plug connection in arrow direction.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press locking mechanism and disconnect plug connection in arrow direction.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press locking mechanism and disconnect plug connection in arrow direction.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press locking mechanism and disconnect plug connection in arrow direction.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press locking mechanism and disconnect plug connection in arrow direction.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press locking mechanism and disconnect plug connection in arrow direction.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press the lock and detach plug connection.

Fig 10: Detaching Plug Connection
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Press the lock and detach plug connection.

Fig 11: Detaching Plug Connection
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Press the lock on both sides and detach plug connection.

Fig 12: Detaching Plug Connection
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Press the lock and detach plug connection.

Fig 13: Detaching Plug Connection
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Press locking mechanism and open release fixture in arrow direction.

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig 14: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press the lock and detach plug connection.

Fig 15: Detaching Plug Connection
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Pull out lock and press.

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig 16: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press the lock and detach plug connection.

Fig 17: Detaching Plug Connection
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Press the lock and detach plug connection.

Fig 18: Detaching Plug Connection
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Press the lock and detach plug connection.

Fig 19: Detaching Plug Connection
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Plug connection, e.g. on the power distribution box:

Press into the opening (2) using a suitable tool (1).

Detach plug connection (3) upwards.

Fig 20: Detaching Plug Connection Upwards
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Plug connection, e.g. on the power distribution box:

Lift lock (1) with a suitable tool.

Detach plug connection (2) upwards.

Fig 21: Detaching Plug Connection Upwards
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Vibration resistant high power engine contacts:

IMPORTANT: For this connector type, increased forces come into play when disconnecting and closing.

Disconnect:

First pull out locking mechanism (1) downward in arrow direction.

Fig 22: Pulling Out Locking Mechanism
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Then press locking mechanism (1) down in arrow direction and detach connector.

Fig 23: Caution For Do Not Press Connector Down Through Lock
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Close:
1. Press connector (1) down to the end position at positions marked with the arrow.
2. Do not press connector (1) down through the lock.
3. Connector (1) is in the end position, lock (2) is not yet locked.
4. Press down locking mechanism (2) in the arrow direction until the tip of the lock (2) at position (3) is visible.
Unlocking/locking front light combination plug connection & housing exchange after damage:

Press in lever locking mechanism on both sides until lever is unlocked and can be moved.

Move lever upwards to detent in end position.

When lever is locked in end position, remove plug connection upwards.

Unlock connector housing by raising respective locking tabs.

After unlocking, push connector housing out.

Fig 24: Pushing Connector Housing Out
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Push in connector housing to stop.

Lock connector housing in end position.

Fig 25: Pushing In Connector Housing To Stop
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Push in to stop.

Trigger insertion process by moving lever downwards.

IMPORTANT: Detent on both sides only with complete insertion process.

Fig 26: Moving Lever Downwards
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Rosenberger D4S20G-400A5-Y

Unlocking by pressing on both sides.

Fig 27: Pressing Lever On Both Sides
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15-pin pin housing MLK1

Fig 28: Pressing Pin Housing
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- A & B. To prevent damage to individual plugs, plug combination consisting of several individual plugs (1) & (2) must always be released before disconnecting plug connection.
- C: Released plug combination
Fig 29: Releasing Plug Combination
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Disconnecting plug combination:

Unlock snap-in hooks (1) in arrow direction (detailed illustration shows individual plug snap-in hooks).

Fig 30: Removing Snap-In Hooks
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Release plug (2) in arrow direction from plug (1).
Airbag firing circuit plug

Fig 31: Releasing Plug
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WARNING: Before disconnecting plug connection, note safety instructions for working on vehicles with airbag systems.

Fig 32: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Unlocking by pulling cap (1) in arrow direction

Fig 33: Pulling Cap
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