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

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

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

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

Fig 1: Removing Fastener From Contact Carrier (Hybrid System MQS/MPQ, 5-Pin)
G08509510Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Socket housing, 8-pin (MQS): 

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

Fig 2: Removing Fastener From Contact Carrier (MQS, 8-Pin)
G08509511Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 3: Holding Down Retaining Hook Of Socket Using Screwdriver
G04727548Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 4: Pulling Cable With Socket Contact Out Of Contact Carrier
G04727549Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.