61 13... Socket Housings, 2x21-Pin, 2x27-Pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo-Power

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

MQS (Micro Quadlock System)
MPQ, width 2.8 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)
MPQ, width 5.2 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)

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

Elo (electronic contact)
Elo-Power 2.8 mm wide (electronic contact for heavy loads)
Elo-Power 5.2 mm wide (electronic contact for heavy loads)

Raise lock (1) on housing (2).

Push contact carrier (3) from rear out of housing.

NOTE:

The second contact carrier is pushed out in the same way.

Pushing out the contact carrier releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.

Fig 1: Pushing Contact Carrier From Rear Out Of Housing

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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 2: Holding Down Retaining Hook Of Socket Contact

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Hold down retaining hook in secondary lock (1) again and pull cable with socket contact (2) completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 3: Holding Down Retaining Hook In Secondary Lock

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