Socket housing (radio connector), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ (Cooper 4-door hatchback and 2-door hatchback, 2020-2023)

Special tools required: 

• 61 0 314 

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)

Removing MPQ contacts from radio connector: 

Press lock (1) in arrow direction.

Detach secondary lock (2) from radio plug.

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Feed special tool 61 0 314  (61 1 135) past side of contact.

Press special tool 61 0 314  (61 1 135) in arrow direction.

Pull wire (1) with socket contact out of radio connector (2).

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Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier: 

Press lock (1) in arrow direction and pull housing (2) out of radio connector.

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Press lock (1) in arrow direction. Pull contact carrier (2) out of housing (3).

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Hold down safety catch (1) of socket contact in opening of contact carrier with a small screwdriver.

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

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Hold down safety catch in secondary lock (1) again. Pull wire with socket contact (2) out of contact carrier (3).

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Removing MPQ contacts from contact carrier: 

Remove contact carrier (1) with MQS contacts from radio connector.

Raise lock (2) on radio connector.

Pull contact carrier (3) out of radio connector.

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Press lock (1) in arrow direction.

Pull secondary lock (2) in arrow direction completely out of contact carrier (3).

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Press special tool 61 0 314  (61 1 135) on inside of contact into contact carrier (2).

Pull wire with socket contact (1) out of contact carrier (2).

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