61 13... In-line plugs, 24-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

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

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

Socket housing:

Press locks (1) on cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach cap from contact carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the cap releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.

Fig 1: Pressing Locks On Cap Upwards

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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 Retaining Hook Of Socket

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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 Socket Contact

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Pin housing:

Press locks (1) on cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach cap from housing carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the cap releases the secondary locks of the pin contacts in the contact carriers.

Fig 4: Pressing Locks On Cap Upwards

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Pull contact carrier (1) out of housing carrier (2).

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

Fig 5: Pulling Contact Carrier Out Of Housing Carrier

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