61 13 ... Crimping Micro Quadlock System Contacts (MQS)

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Special tools required:

61 4 320

To crimp MQS contacts, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 324 (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 4 321)

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Open pliers (1).

Fold up contact carrier (2).

Insert MQS contact (3) in contact carrier (2).

Fold back contact carrier (2).

Fig 2: Identifying MQS Contact And Contact Carrier

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NOTE:

Follow procedure for CUTTING AND STRIPPING INSULATION from cables.

Close pliers (1) one notch.

Insert stripped cable (2).

Close pliers (1) fully.

Fig 3: Identifying Close Pliers And Notch Stripped Cable

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Open pliers (1).

Open contact carrier (2) gently and carefully remove MQS contact.

NOTE:

CHECK CONTACT FOR CORRECT CRIMPING .

Fig 4: Removing MQS Contact

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