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61 13... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)

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To crimp MPQ contacts, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 324 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320 .

NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.
Fig 1: Identifying Hand Pliers With Crimping Head (61 4 324)
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Open pliers (1).

Fold up contact carrier (2).

Insert MQS contact (3) in contact carrier (2).

Fold back contact carrier (2).

Fig 2: Inserting MQS Contact On Contact Carrier Of Plier
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NOTE: Follow procedure for CUTTING AND STRIPPING INSULATION  from cables.

Close pliers (1) one notch.

Insert stripped cable (2).

Close pliers (1) fully.

Fig 3: Inserting Stripped Cable
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Open pliers (1).

Open contact carrier (2) gently and carefully remove MQS contact.

Fig 4: Removing MQS Contact
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