61 13... Socket housing 42-, 43-pin, Hybrid System MQS / MPQ

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Special tools required:

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

MQS (Micro Quadlock System)
MPQ, width 2.8 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)
MPQ, width 5.2 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)

Open secondary locks (1) on socket housing.

Press back retaining hook of MQS contacts (2) with special tool 61 0 312 61 1 134 and pull out cable with contact.

Press back retaining hook of MPQ contacts (3) with screwdriver and pull out cable with contact.

Fig 1: Pressing Retaining Hook Of MQS And MPQ Contacts Using Tool

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Installation note:

Bend open retaining hook of contacts gently before inserting into connector housing.

For installation of contacts, observe chamber numbers on reverse side of socket housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Chamber Numbers On Reverse Side Of Socket Housing

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