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61 13... Socket housing (radio connector), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

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

Removing MPQ contacts from radio connector: 

Press lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Detach secondary lock (2) from radio connector.

Fig 1: Pressing Lock And Detaching Secondary Lock From Radio Plug
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Feed special tool 61 0 314 (61 1 135) past side of contact.

Press special tool 61 0 314 (61 1 135) in direction of arrow.

Pull wire (1) with socket contact out of radio connector (2).

Fig 2: Using Special Tool (61 1 135) To Remove Socket Contact From Radio Plug
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Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier: 

Press lock (1) in direction of arrow and pull housing (2) out of radio connector.

Fig 3: Pressing Lock To Remove Housing From Radio Plug
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Press lock (1) in direction of arrow. Pull contact carrier (2) out of housing (3).

NOTE: When the contact carrier is pulled out, the secondary locks of the socket contacts are raised.
Fig 4: Identifying Lock, Contact Carrier, And Housing
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NOTE: Schematic diagram shows the 8-pin socket housing by way of example.

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 5: Identifying Retaining Hook And Secondary Lock
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Hold down retaining hook in secondary lock (1) again. Pull wire with socket contact (2) out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 6: Removing Cable With Socket Contact From Secondary Lock And Contact Carrier
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Removing MPQ contacts from contact carrier: 

Remove contact carrier (1) with MQS contacts from radio connector.

Raise lock (2) on radio connector.

Pull contact carrier (3) out of radio connector.

Fig 7: Identifying Contact Carriers And Lock
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Press lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Pull secondary lock (2) in direction of arrow completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 8: Identifying Lock, Secondary Lock, And Contact Carrier
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Press special tool 61 0 314 (61 1 135) on inside of contact into contact carrier (2).

Pull wire with socket contact (1) out of contact carrier (2).

Fig 9: Using Special Tool (61 1 135) To Remove Socket Contact From Contact Carrier
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