61 13 ... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

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

Removing MPQ contacts from radio plug:

Press lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Detach secondary lock (2) from radio plug.

Fig 1: Detaching Secondary Lock From Radio Plug

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Feed special tool 61 1 135 past side of contact.

Fig 2: Feeding Special Tool Past Side Of Contact

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Press special tool 61 1 135 in direction of arrow.

Pull wire (1) with socket contact out of radio plug (2).

Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier:

Press lock (1) in direction of arrow and pull housing (2) out of radio plug.

Fig 3: Removing MQS Contacts From Contact Carrier

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Press lock (1) in direction of arrow. Pull contact carrier (2) out of housing (3).

Fig 4: Pulling Contact Carrier Out Of Housing

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NOTE: When the contact carrier is pulled out, the secondary locks of the socket contacts are raised.

Hold down retaining hook (1) of socket contact in opening of contact carrier with a small screwdriver.

Pull wire with socket contact in direction of arrow as far as secondary lock (2).

Fig 5: Identifying 8-Pin Socket Housing

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NOTE: The illustration shows an 8-pin socket housing where removal of the contacts is identical.

Hold down arrester hook in secondary lock (1) again. Pull wire with socket contact (2) out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 6: Holding Down Arrester Hook In Secondary Lock

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Removing MPQ contacts from contact carrier:

Remove contact carrier (1) with MQS contacts from radio plug.

Fig 7: Removing MPQ Contacts From Contact Carrier

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Raise lock (2) on radio plug.

Pull contact carrier (3) out of radio plug.

Press lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 8: Pulling Secondary Lock

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Pull secondary lock (2) in direction of arrow completely out of contact carrier (3).

Press special tool 61 1 135 on inside of contact into contact carrier (2).

Fig 9: Pressing Special Tool Into Contact Carrier

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Pull wire with socket contact (1) out of contact carrier (2).