LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> BMW >> 2012 >> X1 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Accessories & Equipment >> Memory Modules >> General Electrical System - Repair >> Plug Connection, Terminal, Power Distribution Box >> 61 13... Notes for opening contacts and locks of different plug contact systems >> 61 13... Socket housings, 5- pin, 8-pin, System MQS/MPQ
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

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: Removing 5-Pin Socket Housing Contact Carrier Fastener
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: Removing 8-Pin Socket Housing Contact Carrier Fastener
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: Holding Socket Contact Retaining Hook Using Screwdriver (8-Pin)
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: Holding Secondary Lock Retaining Hook Using Screwdriver
G04727549Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.