Removing MQS Contacts From Contact Carrier

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

Fig 1: Pulling Contact Carrier Out Of Housing

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

Fig 2: 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).

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

Fig 3: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact Out Of Housing (1 Of 2)

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

Fig 4: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact Out Of Housing (2 Of 2)

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