Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual - part 585

Fig. 498: Opening Tab - Shown On 6-Pin JPT Coupling 

Secondary unlocking for version with retainer (JPT)  

1. Lift side tabs of retainer (2) using a suitable tool (1).  

2. Pull retainer in direction of arrow.  

Shown on 7-pin JPT coupling  

Fig. 499: Pulling Retainer - Shown On 7-Pin JPT Coupling 

Secondary unlocking for version with cap (JPT)  

1. Lift locking catch (2) of cap (4) using a suitable tool (1).  

2. Pull coupling housing (3) out of cap in direction of arrow. 

 

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Shown on 8-pin JPT coupling  

Fig. 500: Pulling Coupling Housing - Shown On 8-Pin JPT Coupling 

Secondary unlocking for version with locking striker (JPT)  

1. Lever off locking striker (2) using a suitable tool (1). 

 The seal (3) may be damaged if the tool (1) is inserted too far. Prying up the locking striker (2) beyond 

the stop may destroy the locking striker (2). 

 The locking striker (2) remains unlocked when the female contacts are unpinned. 

Shown on 5-pin JPT coupling  

Fig. 501: Identifying Locking Striker And Seal - Shown On 5-Pin JPT Coupling 

Secondary unlocking for version with sliding plate (JPT)  

1. Using a suitable tool, move both sliding plates (1) in housing in direction of arrow over catch mechanism. 

Shown on 38-pin JPT, MQS coupling  

 

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Fig. 502: Moving Both Sliding Plates - Shown On 38-Pin JPT, MQS Coupling 

Secondary unlocking for version with contact retainer (JPT)  

1. Using a suitable tool, move contact retainer (1) in direction of arrow out of locked position.  

Shown on 9-pin JPT coupling  

Fig. 503: Moving Contact Retainer - Shown On 9-Pin JPT Coupling 

Secondary unlocking for version with spring (JPT)  

1. Insert a suitable tool between spring (1) and housing and press out spring.  

Shown on a 7-pin JPT and SPT coupling  

 

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Fig. 504: Pressing Out Spring - Shown On A 7-Pin JPT And SPT Coupling

Secondary unlocking for version with slider (JPT)  

1. Push (1) slider out of locked position in direction of arrow.  

Shown on 6-pin LSK, JPT coupling  

Fig. 505: Pushing Slider Out - Shown On 6-Pin LSK, JPT Coupling 

Secondary release for version with lock tab  

1. Insert a suitable tool from the side under the lock tab on coupling (5).  

2. Open the lock tab in direction of arrow.  

Shown on 5-pin JPT coupling  

Fig. 506: Opening Lock Tab - Shown On 5-Pin JPT Coupling 

Secondary unlocking for version with retainer in internal coupling (JPT)  

1. Press locking catches of retaining cap (1) using a suitable tool and remove retaining cap.  

2. Lift spring at coupling housing (2) using a suitable tool and push out internal JPT coupling (3). 

 

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