61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems: Notes
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Special tools required:
| Abbreviations of contacts and what they mean: | |
|---|---|
| ELA | Strand seal |
| D 1.5/2.5/3.5 | Round contacts with 1.5 mm, 2.5 mm or 3.5 mm diameter |
| MDK | Miniature double flat spring contact |
| JPT | Junior Power timer |
| DFK | Double flat spring contacts |
| Elo | Electronic contacts |
| Elo Power | Electronic contacts for heavy load |
| MQS | Micro Quadlock system |
| MPQ | Micro Power Quadlock |
| MLK | Mini laminated contact |
| SLK | Sensor laminated contact |
| MLK | Mini laminated contact |
| Mcon | Multi contact |
IMPORTANT:
The contacts can be changed on ultrasonically welded connectors (1).
Ultrasonically welded connectors (1) must be replaced completely.
Ultrasonic-welded connectors (1) can be identified by the welds (2) on their longitudinal side.
NOTE:
Special tools referred to in the repair instructions below are contained in the following special tool kits:
Repair instructions for opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems
Plug system D 1.5/D 2.5
- CIRCULAR PLUGS, 7-, 8-PIN, SYSTEM D2.5
- CIRCULAR PLUGS, 13-PIN, SYSTEM D2.5
- CIRCULAR PLUGS, 20-PIN, SYSTEM D2.5
- CIRCULAR PLUGS, 4-, 7-, 10-, 12-, 25-PIN, SYSTEM D 1.5/D2.5
- In-line plugs, 15-pin, System D 2.5 (diesel only)
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 8-, 12-PIN, SYSTEM D2.5
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 30-PIN, SYSTEM D2.5
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 20-PIN, SYSTEM D2.5
Plug system JPT/MDK/DFK
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 2-PIN, SYSTEM JPT ELA
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 2-PIN, SYSTEM MDK 3PLUS 2.8
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 4-PIN, SYSTEM DFK ELA
Plug system Elo/Elo-Power
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 4-, 10-PIN, SYSTEM ELO
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 6- TO 50-PIN, SYSTEM ELO
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 3-, 6-PIN, SYSTEM ELO-POWER 2.8
Plug system MQS/MPQ
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 6-, 8-PIN, SYSTEM MQS
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 2-PIN, SYSTEM MPQ 2.8
- CONTROL UNIT PLUGS, 25-, 35-, 55-, 83-, 88-PIN
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 24-PIN, HYBRID SYSTEM MQS/MPQ
- SOCKET HOUSING 42-, 43-PIN, HYBRID SYSTEM MQS/MPQ
- SOCKET HOUSINGS 2X21-, 2X27-PIN, HYBRID SYSTEM MQS/MPQ, ELO/ELO-POWER
- IN-LINE PLUGS, 30-PIN, HYBRID SYSTEM MQS/MPQ
- SOCKET HOUSINGS, 5-, 8-PIN, SYSTEM MQS/MPQ
- SOCKET HOUSING (RADIO PLUG), HYBRID SYSTEM MQS/MPQ