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6113... Socket housing 42-, 43-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

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

Open secondary locks (1) on socket housing.

Press back retaining hook of MQS contacts (2) with special tool 61 1 134 and pull out cable with contact.

Press back retaining hook of MPQ contacts (3) with screwdriver or similar tool and pull out cable with contact.

Fig 1: Pressing Back Retaining Hook Of MPQ Contacts Using Special Tool (61 1 134)
G06213409Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Bend open retaining hook of contacts gently before inserting into plug housing.

To install contacts, observe cavity numbers on reverse side of socket housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Cavity Numbers On Reverse Side Of Socket Housing
G06213410Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.