61 13... Socket housing 42-, 43-, 46-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

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Special tools required:

61 0 312

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

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

Open secondary locks (1) on socket housing.

Press back safety catch of MQS contacts (2) with special tool 61 0 312 (61 1 134) and pull out cable with contact.

Press back safety catch of MPQ contacts (3) with screwdriver and pull out cable with contact.

Fig 1: Opening Secondary Locks On Socket Housing

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Installation note:

Bend open safety catch of contacts gently before inserting into connector housing.

For installation of contacts, observe chamber numbers on reverse side of socket housing.

Fig 2: Chamber Numbers On Reverse Side Of Socket Housing

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