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61 13 ... Crimping Micro Quadlock System Contacts (MQS)

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Special tools required:

61 4 320

To crimp MQS contacts, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 324 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320 . See 61 4 320 CRIMPING SET WITH PLIERS

NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.

Fig 1: Identifying Pliers & Crimping Head

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Open pliers (1).

Fold up contact carrier (2).

Insert MQS contact (3) in contact carrier (2).

Fold back contact carrier (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Pliers, MQS Contact & Contact Carrier

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NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from cables. See 61 13 CUTTING TO LENGTH AND STRIPPING INSULATION FROM CABLES

Close pliers (1) one notch.

Insert stripped cable (2).

Close pliers (1) fully.

Fig 3: Inserting Stripped Cable In Pliers

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Open pliers (1).

Open contact carrier (2) gently and carefully remove MQS contact.

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping. See 61 13 CRIMPING STOP PARTS

Fig 4: Identifying Contact Carrier & Pliers

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