61 13 ... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13 ... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
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Manufactured By AMP:  The following contact types without strand sealing can be fitted in the plug 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 Plug: 

Press lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Detach secondary lock (2) from radio plug.

Fig 1: Locating Secondary Lock In Radio Plug
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Feed special tool 61 1 135 past side of contact.

Press special tool 61 1 135 in direction of arrow.

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

Fig 2: View Of Socket Contact In Radio Plug
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Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier: 

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

Fig 3: Identifying Housing In Radio Plug
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Press lock (1) in direction of arrow. Pull contact carrier (2) out of housing (3).

NOTE: When the contact carrier is pulled out, the secondary locks of the socket contacts are raised.
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