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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 Out Fastener From Contact Carrier
G08509510Courtesy 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 Out Fastener From Contact Carrier
G08509511Courtesy 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 Upto Secondary Lock
G04727548Courtesy 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 Cable With Socket Contact From Contact Carrier
G04727549Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.