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61 13... Socket housings, 5-pin, 8-pin, System MQS/MPQ

Manufactured by AMP:  The following contact types without strand sealing can be fitted in the connector housings:

Socket housing, 5-pin (Hybrid System MQS/MPQ) 

Raise fastener (1) over retaining lug (2) and pull off from contact carrier (3).

Fig 1: Pulling Off Fastener From Contact Carrier (Socket Housing, 5-Pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ)
G08422215Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Socket housing, 8-pin (MQS): 

Raise fastener (1) over retaining lug (2) and pull off from contact carrier (3).

Fig 2: Pulling Off Fastener From Contact Carrier (Socket Housing, 8-Pin, MQS)
G08422216Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Hold down retaining hook (1) of contact and pull cable with contact as far as secondary lock (2).

Fig 3: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact From 8-Pin Socket Housing
G04753326Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Hold down retaining hook in secondary lock (1) again and pull cable with contact (2) completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 4: Pulling Out Wire With Socket Contact From Contact Carrier
G04753327Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.