61 13... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)

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Special Tools Required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - 3 SERIES (E46)

61 4 320

To crimp MPQ contacts, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 325 (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 Special Tools Of (61 4 321 And 61 4 325)

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Open pliers (1).

NOTE: Place contact (2) with utmost care in designated nest (observe cable cross-section) in crimping head (3). Make sure it is exactly positioned.

Place MPQ contact (2) in crimping head (3).

Fig 2: Placing MPQ Contact In Crimping Head

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Close pliers (1) one notch.

NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from cables, refer to 61 13... CUTTING OFF, STRIPPING INSULATION AND CUTTING OPTICAL FIBRES TO LENGTH .

Insert stripped cable (2).

Close pliers (1) fully.

Open pliers (1) and remove cable (2).

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping.

Fig 3: Inserting Stripped Cable

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