Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
61 13... Socket housing 42-, 43-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
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)
Open secondary locks (1) on socket housing.
Press back retaining hook of MQS contacts (2) with special tool 61 1 134 and pull out cable with contact.
Press back retaining hook of MPQ contacts (3) with screwdriver or similar tool and pull out cable with contact.
Installation:
Bend open retaining hook of contacts gently before inserting into plug housing.
To install contacts, observe cavity numbers on reverse side of socket housing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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