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

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Special tools required:

61 0 314

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)

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: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact Out Of Radio Connector

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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: Pulling Housing Out Of Radio Connector

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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 Up To 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 Completely 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: Pulling Wire/Contact Out Of Contact Carrier

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