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

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Special tools required:

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 Pliers With Crimping Head (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).

Close pliers (1) one notch.

Fig 2: Identifying Pliers And MPQ Contact

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NOTE:

Follow procedure for CUTTING AND STRIPPING INSULATION from cables.

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 In Plier

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