61 13... Circular connector, 13-pin, system D2.5

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Pull off rubber grommet (1).

Carefully pull out lock (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Lock In Specified Direction

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Move lower section of connector (3) in direction of arrow until retaining lugs (4) snap into release groove (5).

Fig 2: Moving Lower Section Of Connector In Specified Direction

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With special tool 61 0 303 , press down retaining lugs (6) of corresponding contact and pull out cable.

Fig 3: Pressing Down Retaining Lugs Using Special Tool 61 0 303

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