61 13... Socket housings, 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo Power

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Manufactured by AMP: The following bushing housing types without single conductor seal can be fitted into the socket housings:

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

Manufactured by Siemens: The following bushing housing types without single conductor seal can be fitted into the socket housings:

Elo (electrical contact)
Elo Power 2.8 mm width (electrical contact for heavy loads)
Elo Power 5.2 mm width (electrical contact for heavy loads)

Raise lock (1) on housing (2).

Push contact carrier (3) from rear out of housing.

NOTE: The second contact carrier is pushed out in the same way.

Fig 1: Pushing Contact Carrier From Rear Out Of Housing

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

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).

Fig 2: Holding Down Snap-In Hooks Of Contact Bushing In Opening Of Contact Carrier

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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).

Fig 3: Holding Down Snap-In Hooks In Secondary Lock

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