61 13... In-line connectors, 24-/44-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

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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:

Press locks (1) on protective cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach protective cap from contact carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the protective cap releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.

Fig 1: Detaching Protective Cap From Contact Carrier

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Hold down safety catch (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: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact As Far As Secondary Lock

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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: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact Out Of Contact Carrier

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Pin housing:

Press locks (1) on protective cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach protective cap from housing carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the protective cap releases the secondary locks of the pin contacts in the contact carriers.

Fig 4: Detaching Protective Cap From Housing Carrier

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Pull contact carrier (1) out of housing carrier (2).

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

Fig 5: Pulling Contact Carrier Out Of Housing Carrier

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