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

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Socket housings, 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo-Power
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Manufactured by AMP:  The following contact types without strand sealing 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)

Manufactured by Siemens:  The following contact types without strand sealing can be fitted in the socket housings:

  • Elo (electronic contact)
  • Elo-Power 2.8 mm wide (electronic contact for heavy loads)
  • Elo-Power 5.2 mm wide (electronic 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.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Lock, Housing And Contact Carrier
G04769307Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Hook And Secondary Lock
G04753326Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Hold down retaining hook in secondary lock (1) again and pull cable with socket contact (2) completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Secondary Lock, Socket Contact And Contact Carrier
G04753327Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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