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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Fig. 141: Inserting Stripped Cable

Open pliers (1).

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

IMPORTANT: Check contact for correct crimping.

Fig. 142: Removing MQS Contact

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