Socket housing (radio connector), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

2023 Mini Cooper Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT TransSECTION Socket housing (radio connector), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

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)
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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).

NOTE: When the contact carrier is pulled out, the secondary locks of the socket contacts are raised.
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NOTE: Schematic diagram shows the 8-pin socket housing by way of example.

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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