61 13... Crimping of micro power contacts quadlock (MPQ)

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Special tools required:

61 4 320

To crimp MPQ contacts, use hand pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 325 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320 .

Note:

Hand pliers (1) open automatically until limit position when handles are pressed together.

Fig 1: Identifying MPQ Tongs (61 4 321) And Crimping Head (61 4 321)

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Open hand pliers (1).

Note:

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

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

Close hand pliers (1) one notch.

Fig 2: Identifying MPQ Contact, Crimping Head And Tongs

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Note:

Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from cables.

Insert stripped cable (2).

Close hand pliers (1) fully.

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

Fig 3: Cutting Stripping Wire Length

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