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

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Special tools required:

61 4 320 CRIMPING SET WITH PLIERS

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 .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Crimping Head And Crimping Set Plier

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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 MQS Contact

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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: Identifying Pliers And Cable

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Open pliers (1).

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

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping.

Fig 4: Opening Contact Carrier

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