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 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 (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: Releasing Secondary Locks Of Socket Contacts

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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: Pulling Wire With 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: Pulling Cable With Contact Completely Out Of Contact Carrier

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