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

2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 61 13... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
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Manufactured by AMP:Β  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:Β 

Press lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Detaching Secondary Lock From Radio Plug
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Detach secondary lock (2) from radio plug.

Feed special tool 61 1 135 past side of contact.

Fig 2: Pulling Wire With Socket Contact Out Of Radio Plug
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Press special tool 61 1 135 in direction of arrow.

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

Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier:Β 

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

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

Fig 4: Pulling Contact Carrier Out Of Housing
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