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61 13 ... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5 - SERIES (E60) .

Special Tools Required: 

To crimp MPQ contacts, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 325 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320.

NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.
Fig 1: Identifying Pliers With Crimping Head
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Open pliers (1).

NOTE: Place contact (2) with utmost care in designated nest (observe cable cross-section) in crimping head (3). Make sure it is exactly positioned.

Place MPQ contact (2) in crimping head (3).

Close pliers (1) one notch.

Fig 2: View Of Contact In Nest
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NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from cables.

Insert stripped cable (2).

Close pliers (1) fully.

Open pliers (1) and remove cable (2).

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping.
Fig 3: Inserting Stripped Cable
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