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

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

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

Raise lock (1) on housing (2).

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

NOTE: The second contact carrier is pushed out in the same way.

Pushing out the contact carrier releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.

Fig 1: Pushing Contact Carrier From Rear Out Of Housing
G08573851Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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: Pulling Socket Contact Wire Using Small Screwdriver
G08573852Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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
G08573853Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.