In-line connectors, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ (Cooper Convertible)

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Manufactured by AMP: The following contact types without single conductor seal can be fitted in the connector housings:

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

Socket housing:

Raise lock (1) on housing (2).

Push contact carrier (3) out of housing (2).

NOTE: Pushing out the contact carrier releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.

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Hold down snap-in hooks (1) of contact bushing in opening of contact carrier with a small screwdriver.

Pull wire with contact bushing in arrow direction as far as secondary lock (2).

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Hold down snap-in hooks in secondary lock (1) again and pull cable with contact bushing (2) completely out of contact carrier (3).

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Pin housing:

Contacts 1... 13 and 19... 27:

Raise locking slide (1) on both sides (2) of housing and detach.

NOTE: Detaching the locking slide releases the secondary locks of the pin contacts.

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Contacts 14... 18 and 28... 30:

Pull slide (1) outwards completely.

Raise lock (2) on housing.

Pull contact carrier (3) out of housing.

NOTE: Pulling out the contact carrier releases the secondary locks of the pin contacts.

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