61 13... Socket housings, 2x21-, 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 connector 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 connector housings:

Elo (electrical contact)
Elo Power 2.8 mm width (electrical contact for heavy loads)
Elo Power 5.2 mm width (electrical 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: Identifying Locks, Cap, And Contact Carrier

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Installation note:

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: Identifying Retaining Hook And Secondary Lock

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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: Removing Cable With Socket Contact From Secondary Lock And Contact Carrier

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