BMW 7 Series: Crimping Micro Power Quadlock Contacts (MPQ)
Notes
To crimp MPQ contacts, use hand pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 325 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320.
NOTE: Hand pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.
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Fig. 136: Identifying Hand Pliers With Crimping Head (61 4 325)
Open hand pliers (1).
NOTE: Place contact (2) with utmost care in designated nest (observe line crosssection) in crimping head (3). Make sure it is exactly positioned.
Place MPQ contact (2) in crimping head (3).
Close hand pliers (1) one notch.
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Fig. 137: Identifying Hand Pliers With Crimping Head And MPQ Contact
NOTE: Follow procedure for CUTTING AND STRIPPING INSULATION from cables.
Insert stripped cable (2).
Close hand pliers (1) fully.
Open hand pliers (1) and remove cable (2).
IMPORTANT: Check contact for correct crimping.
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Fig. 138: Removing Cable Using Hand Plier
CRIMPING MICRO QUADLOCK SYSTEM CONTACTS (MQS)
Notes
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.
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Fig. 139: Identifying Hand Pliers With Crimping Head (61 4 324)
Open pliers (1).
Fold up contact carrier (2).
Insert MQS contact (3) in contact carrier (2).
Fold back contact carrier (2).
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Fig. 140: Inserting MQS Contact In Contact Carrier Of Plier
NOTE: Follow procedure for CUTTING AND STRIPPING INSULATION from cables.
Close pliers (1) one notch.
Insert stripped cable (2).
Close pliers (1) fully.
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Fig. 141: Inserting Stripped Cable
Open pliers (1).
Open contact carrier (2) gently and carefully remove MQS contact.
IMPORTANT: Check contact for correct crimping.
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Fig. 142: Removing MQS Contact
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Crimping Optical Fibres
Notes
To crimp optical fibres, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping
head 61 4 323 (2) from crimping
set 61 4 320.
NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handl
Crimping Stop Parts
Notes
Necessary preliminary work:
Cutting cables to length and strip insulation
Special tools for wiring harness repairs.
Spare parts for vehicle electrical system (stop parts and housings):
Sou
Instructions For Opening Contacts And Locks Of Different Plug
Contact Systems
Notes
SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART
IMPORTANT: The contacts can be changed on ultrasonically welded plugs (1).
Ultrasonically welded plugs (1) must be replaced completely.
Ultrasonic-welded connec
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