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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: Pulling Retaining Lug From Contact Carrier
G08509510Courtesy 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: Pulling Retaining Lug From Contact Carrier
G08509511Courtesy 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: Pulling Cable With Secondary Lock
G04727548Courtesy 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: Pulling Wire Out Of Contact Carrier
G04727549Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.