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

Special tools required:

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 plug.

Fig 1: 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: Pressing Special Tool (61 1 135) In Specified Direction

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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 In Specified Direction

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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: Pulling Contact Carrier Out Of 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: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact (Till 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: Pulling Cable With Socket Contact Completely Out Of 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: Pulling Contact Carrier Out Of Radio Connector

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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: Pulling Secondary Lock Out Of 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: Pressing Special Tool (61 1 135) Against Inside Of Contact In Contact Carrier

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