61 13... Socket housings, 5-pin, 8-pin, System MQS/MPQ

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

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

Socket housing, 5-pin (Hybrid System MQS/MPQ)

Raise fastener (1) over retaining lug (2) and pull off from contact carrier (3).

Fig 1: Pulling Off Fastener From Contact Carrier (Socket Housing, 5-Pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ)

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Socket housing, 8-pin (MQS):

Raise fastener (1) over retaining lug (2) and pull off from contact carrier (3).

Fig 2: Pulling Off Fastener From Contact Carrier (Socket Housing, 8-Pin, MQS)

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Hold down retaining hook (1) of contact and pull cable with contact as far as secondary lock (2).

Fig 3: Pulling Out Wire With Socket Contact (Till Secondary Lock)

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Hold down retaining hook in secondary lock (1) again and pull cable with contact (2) completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 4: Pulling Out Wire With Socket Contact Completely From Contact Carrier

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