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

Special tools required:

Manufactured by AMP: The following contact types without single conductor seal can be fitted in the connector housings:

Removing MPQ contacts from radio connector:

Press lock (1) in arrow direction.

Detach secondary lock (2) from radio plug.

Fig 1: Detaching Secondary Lock From Radio Plug

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Feed special tool 61 0 314 (61 1 135) past side of contact.

Press special tool 61 0 314 (61 1 135) in arrow direction.

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

Fig 2: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact Out Of Radio Connector

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Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier:

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

Fig 3: Pulling Housing Out Of Radio Connector

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

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

Fig 4: Pulling Contact Carrier Out Of Housing

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NOTE: Schematic diagram shows the 8 pin socket housing by way of example.

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

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

Fig 5: Holding Down Safety Catch Of Socket Contact In Opening Of Contact Carrier

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

Fig 6: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact Out Of Contact Carrier

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Removing MPQ contacts from contact carrier:

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

Raise lock (2) on radio connector.

Pull contact carrier (3) out of radio connector.

Fig 7: Removing Contact Carrier With MQS Contacts From Radio Connector

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Press lock (1) in arrow direction.

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

Fig 8: Pulling Secondary Lock Out Of Contact Carrier

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Press special tool 61 0 314 (61 1 135) on inside of contact into contact carrier (2).

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

Fig 9: Pressing Special Tool (61 1 135) On Inside Of Contact Into Contact Carrier

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