61 13... Socket housing (radio plug), 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:

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 plug:

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 1 135 past side of contact.

Press special tool 61 1 135 in direction of arrow.

Pull wire (1) with socket contact out of radio plug (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact Out Of Radio Plug

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Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier:

Press lock (1) in direction of arrow and pull housing (2) out of radio plug.

Fig 3: Pressing Lock And Pulling Housing Out Of Radio Plug

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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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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).

NOTE: The illustration shows an 8-pin socket housing where removal of the contacts is identical.

Fig 5: Holding Retaining Hook With Screwdriver

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Hold down arrester hook in secondary lock (1) again. Pull wire with socket contact (2) out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 6: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact Out Of Contact Carrier

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Removing MPQ contacts from contact carrier:

Remove contact carrier (1) with MQS contacts from radio plug.

Raise lock (2) on radio plug.

Pull contact carrier (3) out of radio plug.

Fig 7: Removing MPQ Contacts From Contact Carrier

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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 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 With Socket Contact Out Of Contact Carrier

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