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61 13 ... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock Contacts (MPQ)



61 13 ... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock Contacts (MPQ)

Special tools required:







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 61 4 320 Crimping Tool

NOTE: Hand pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.







Open hand pliers (1).

NOTE: Place contact (2) with utmost care in designated nest (observe line cross-section) in crimping head (3). Make sure it is exactly positioned.

Place MPQ contact (2) in crimping head (3).
Close hand pliers (1) one notch.







NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from cables 61 13 ... Cutting to Length 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 61 13 ... Crimping Stop Parts