61 13... Socket housings, 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo Power

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

• MQS (Micro Quadlock System)
• MPQ, width 2.8 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)
• MPQ, width 5.2 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)

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

• Elo (electrical contact)
• Elo Power 2.8 mm width (electrical contact for heavy loads)
• Elo Power 5.2 mm width (electrical contact for heavy loads)

Raise lock (1) on housing (2).

Push contact carrier (3) from rear out of housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Locks, Cap, And Contact Carrier

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Installation note: 

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 Secondary Lock

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

Fig 3: Removing Cable With Socket Contact From Secondary Lock And Contact Carrier

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