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61 13... Socket housings, 5-pin, 8-pin, 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, 5-pin (Hybrid System MQS/MPQ) 

Raise fastener (1) over retaining lug (2) and pull off from contact carrier (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Fastener, Retaining Lug, And Contact Carrier On Socket Housing, 5-Pin (Hybrid System MQS/MPQ)
G00460751Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Socket housing, 8-pin (MQS): 

Raise fastener (1) over retaining lug (2) and pull off from contact carrier (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Fastener, Retaining Lug, And Contact Carrier On Socket Housing, 8-Pin (MQS)
G00460752Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Hold down retaining hook (1) of contact and pull cable with contact as far as secondary lock (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Hook And Secondary Lock
G00425997Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Hold down retaining hook in secondary lock (1) again and pull cable with contact (2) completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 4: Removing Cable With Socket Contact From Secondary Lock And Contact Carrier
G00425998Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.