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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 Retaining Lug, Fastener, And Contact Carrier - 5-Pin (Hybrid System MQS/MPQ)
G10063857Courtesy 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 - 8-Pin (MQS)
G10063858Courtesy 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
G10063859Courtesy 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 Cable With Socket Contact Completely Out Of Contact Carrier
G10063860Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.