BMW 7 Series: Connector Housing, LCC Contact (Load Current Contact)

Notes

Socket housing:

Press lock (1) with suitable tool (2) in direction of arrow out of socket housing (3).

Fig. 113: Pressing Lock With Suitable Tool

Pull lock (1) out of socket housing (2).

Fig. 114: Pulling Lock Of Socket Housing

Insert special tool 61 0 317 into socket housing (1) and pull out wiring with LCC contact (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 115: Identifying Socket Housing And LCC Contact

Pin housing: Unlock locking slide (1) of pin housing (2) with suitable tool (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 116: Identifying Locking Slide Of Pin Housing

Insert special tool 61 0 317 into pin housing (1) and pull out wiring with LCC contact (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 117: Identifying Pin Housing And LCC Contact

SOCKET HOUSING (RADIO CONNECTOR), HYBRID SYSTEM MQS/MPQ

Notes

Manufactured by AMP: The following contact types without strand sealing 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)

Removing MPQ contacts from radio connector:

Press lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Detach secondary lock (2) from radio connector.

Fig. 118: Pressing Lock And Detaching Secondary Lock From Radio Plug

Feed special tool 61 0 314 (61 1 135) past side of contact.

Press special tool 61 0 314 (61 1 135) in direction of arrow.

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

Fig. 119: Using Special Tool (61 1 135) To Remove Socket Contact From Radio Plug

Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier:

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

Fig. 120: Pressing Lock To Remove Housing From Radio Plug

Press lock (1) in direction of arrow. 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.

Fig. 121: Identifying Lock, Contact Carrier, And Housing

NOTE: Schematic diagram shows the 8-pin socket housing by way of example.

Hold down retaining hook (1) of socket contact in opening of contact carrier with a small screwdriver.

Pull wire with socket contact in direction of arrow as far as secondary lock (2).

Fig. 122: Identifying Retaining Hook And Secondary Lock

Hold down retaining hook in secondary lock (1) again. Pull wire with socket contact (2) out of contact carrier (3).

Fig. 123: Removing Cable With Socket Contact From Secondary Lock And Contact Carrier

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.

Fig. 124: Identifying Contact Carriers And Lock

Press lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Pull secondary lock (2) in direction of arrow completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig. 125: Identifying Lock, Secondary Lock, And Contact Carrier

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).

Fig. 126: Using Special Tool (61 1 135) To Remove Socket Contact From Contact Carrier

SOCKET HOUSING 42-, 43-PIN, HYBRID SYSTEM MQS/MPQ

Notes

Manufactured by AMP: The following contact types without strand sealing 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)

Open secondary locks (1) on socket housing.

Press back retaining hook of MQS contacts (2) with special tool 61 0 312 (61 1 134) and pull out cable with contact.

Press back retaining hook of MPQ contacts (3) with screwdriver and pull out cable with contact.

NOTE: Detaching the protective cap releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.

Fig. 127: Identifying Secondary Locks And MQS Contacts

Installation note: Bend open retaining hook of contacts gently before inserting into connector housing.

For installation of contacts, observe chamber numbers on reverse side of socket housing.

Fig. 128: Identifying Chamber Numbers On Reverse Side Of Socket Housing

SOCKET HOUSINGS, 2X21-, 2X27-PIN, HYBRID SYSTEMS MQS/MPQ, ELO/ELO POWER

Notes

Manufactured by AMP: The following contact types without strand sealing 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)

Manufactured by Siemens: The following contact types without strand sealing can be fitted in the connector housings:

• Elo (electrical contact)
• Elo Power 2.8 mm width (electrical contact for heavy loads)
• Elo Power 5.2 mm width (electrical contact for heavy loads)

Raise lock (1) on housing (2).

Push contact carrier (3) from rear out of housing.

NOTE: The second contact carrier is pushed out in the same way.

Pushing out the contact carrier releases the secondary locks of the socket contacts.

Fig. 129: Identifying Locks, Cap, And Contact Carrier

Installation note: Hold down retaining hook (1) of socket contact in opening of contact carrier with a small screwdriver.

Pull wire with socket contact in direction of arrow as far as secondary lock (2).

Fig. 130: Identifying Retaining Hook And Secondary Lock

Hold down retaining hook in secondary lock (1) again and pull cable with socket contact (2) completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig. 131: Removing Cable With Socket Contact From Secondary Lock And Contact Carrier

SOCKET HOUSINGS, 5-PIN, 8-PIN, SYSTEM MQS/MPQ

Notes

Manufactured by AMP: The following contact types without strand sealing 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)

Socket housing, 5-pin (Hybrid System MQS/MPQ)

Raise fastener (1) over retaining lug (2) and pull off from contact carrier (3).

Fig. 132: Identifying Fastener, Retaining Lug, And Contact Carrier On Socket Housing, 5-Pin (Hybrid System MQS/MPQ)

Socket housing, 8-pin (MQS):

Raise fastener (1) over retaining lug (2) and pull off from contact carrier (3).

Fig. 133: Identifying Fastener, Retaining Lug, And Contact Carrier On Socket Housing, 8-Pin (MQS)

Hold down retaining hook (1) of contact and pull cable with contact as far as secondary lock (2).

Fig. 134: Identifying Retaining Hook And Secondary Lock

Hold down retaining hook in secondary lock (1) again and pull cable with contact (2) completely out of contact carrier (3).

Fig. 135: Removing Cable With Socket Contact From Secondary Lock And Contact Carrier

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