61 13... Crimping Micro QUADLOCK System Contacts (MQS)

Special tools required:

To crimp MQS contacts, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 324 (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 61 4 321

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Open pliers (1).

Fold up contact carrier (2).

Insert MQS contact (3) in contact carrier (2).

Fold back contact carrier (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Pliers And Contact Carrier

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NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from cables. See 61 13 CUTTING TO LENGTH AND STRIPPING INSULATION FROM CABLES .

Close pliers (1) one notch.

Insert stripped cable (2).

Close pliers (1) fully.

Fig 3: Identifying Pliers And Stripped Cable

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Open pliers (1).

Open contact carrier (2) gently and carefully remove MQS contact.

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping.

Fig 4: Opening Contact Carrier

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