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61 13... In-line plugs, 24-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

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

Socket housing

Press locks (1) on cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach cap from contact carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the cap releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.
Fig 1: Removing Contact Carrier Cap
G08573782Courtesy 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
G08573783Courtesy 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
G08573784Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pin housing

Press locks (1) on cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach cap from housing carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the cap releases the secondary locks of the pin contacts in the contact carriers.
Fig 4: Disconnecting Housing Carrier Cap
G08573785Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull contact carrier (1) out of housing carrier (2).

The pin contacts are pulled out of a contact carrier as described under "Socket housing".

Fig 5: Pulling Contact Carrier From Housing Carrier
G08573786Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.