BMW 7 Series: In-Line Plugs, 24-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)

Socket housing:

Press locks (1) on protective cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach protective cap from contact carrier (3).

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

Fig. 99: Identifying Locks, Cap, And Contact Carrier

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. 100: 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. 101: Removing Cable With Socket Contact From Secondary Lock And Contact Carrier

Pin housing:

Press locks (1) on protective cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach protective cap from housing carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the protective cap releases the secondary locks of the pin contacts in the contact carriers.

Fig. 102: Identifying Locks, Cap, And Housing Carrier

Pull contact carrier (1) out of housing carrier (2).

The pin contacts are pulled out of a contact carrier as described under "Socket housing".

Fig. 103: Removing Contact Carrier From Housing Carrier

IN-LINE CONNECTORS, 30-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)

Socket housing:

Raise lock (1) on housing (2).

Push contact carrier (3) out of housing (2).

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

Fig. 104: Raising Lock On Housing

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. 105: 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. 106: Removing Cable With Socket Contact From Secondary Lock And Contact Carrier

Pin housing:

Contacts 1... 13 and 19... 27:

Raise locking slide (1) on both sides (2) of housing and detach.

NOTE: Detaching the locking slide releases the secondary locks of the pin contacts.

Contacts 14... 18 and 28... 30:

Pull slide (1) outwards completely.

Raise lock (2) on housing.

Pull contact carrier (3) out of housing.

NOTE: Pulling out the contact carrier releases the secondary locks of the pin contacts.

Fig. 107: Removing Contact Carrier From Housing Carrier

The pin contacts are pulled out of a contact carrier as described under SOCKET HOUSING.

CONTROL UNIT CONNECTORS, 25-, 35-, 55-, 83-, 88-PIN

Notes

Release screws (1).

Lever out pin sensor (2) with gasket (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 108: Identifying Screws, Pin Sensor, And Seal

Remove gasket (3).

Pull out housing lock (4) in direction of arrow and unlock.

Fig. 109: Identifying Seal And Housing Lock

Press down retaining hook (5) of corresponding contact and pull out cable with contact.

Special tool 61 0 312 (61 1 134) for mini flat spring contacts.

Special tool 61 0 314 (61 1 135) for mini flat spring contacts.

Fig. 110: Pressing Down Arrester Hook

Special tool 61 0 315 (61 1 151) for double flat spring contacts (dual retaining hooks)

Fig. 111: Using Special Tool 61 1 151

Special tool 61 0 323 (61 1 152) for double flat spring contacts (special retaining hook)

Fig. 112: Using Special Tool 61 1 152

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