61 13... Socket housings, 5-pin, 8-pin, 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, 5-pin (Hybrid System MQS/MPQ)

Raise fastener (1) over snap-in lug (2) and detach from contact carrier (3).

Fig 1: Detaching Contact Carrier (5-Pin)

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Socket housing, 8-pin (MQS):

Raise fastener (1) over snap-in lug (2) and detach from contact carrier (3).

Fig 2: Detaching Contact Carrier (8-Pin)

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Hold down snap-in hooks (1) of contact and pull cable with contact as far as secondary lock (2).

Fig 3: 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 (2) completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 4: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact Out Of Contact Carrier

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