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61 13... In-line connectors, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

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

Socket housing: 

Raise lock (1) on housing (2).

Push contact carrier (3) out of housing (2).

NOTE: Pushing out the contact carrier releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.
Fig 1: Removing Contact Carrier From Housing (30-Pin)
G11153093Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 Secondary Lock Retaining Hook Using Screwdriver
G11153094Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 Secondary Lock Retaining Hook
G11153095Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pin housing: 

Contacts 1... 13 and 19... 27: 

Raise locking slide (1) on both sides (2) of housing and detach.

NOTE: Detaching the locking slide releases the secondary locks of the pin contacts.
Fig 4: Removing Pin Housing Locking Slide
G11153096Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Contacts 14... 18 and 28... 30: 

Pull slide (1) outwards completely.

Raise lock (2) on housing.

Pull contact carrier (3) out of housing.

NOTE: Pulling out the contact carrier releases the secondary locks of the pin contacts.
Fig 5: Removing Pin Housing Slide
G11153097Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

The pin contacts are pulled out of a contact carrier as described under "Socket housing".