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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: Identifying Locks, Cap, And Contact Carrier
G00425996Courtesy 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: Identifying Retaining Hook And Lock
G04727548Courtesy 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: Identifying Lock, Socket Contact And Contact Carrier
G04727549Courtesy 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: Identifying Locks, Cap, And Housing Carrier
G00425999Courtesy 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: Removing Contact Carrier From Housing Carrier
G00426000Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.