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61 13... In-line plugs, 24- pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

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

Socket housing: 

Press locks (1) on cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach cap from contact carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the cap releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.
Fig 1: Detaching Cap From Contact Carrier
G10022285Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Hold down retaining hook (1) of socket contact in opening of contact carrier with a small screwdriver.

Pull wire with socket contact in direction of arrow as far as secondary lock (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact
G10022286Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 3: Pulling Cable With Socket Contact
G10022287Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pin housing: 

Press locks (1) on cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach cap from housing carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the cap releases the secondary locks of the pin contacts in the contact carriers.
Fig 4: Detaching Cap From Housing Carrier
G10022288Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull contact carrier (1) out of housing carrier (2).

The pin contacts are pulled out of a contact carrier as described under "Socket housing".

Fig 5: Pulling Contact Carrier
G10022289Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.