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

2006 BMW X3 (E83) (CANADA) L6-2.5L (M54)SECTION 61 13 ... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock Contacts (MPQ)



61 13 ... - Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)





Special tools required:
- 61 4 320 61 4 320 Crimping Set with Pliers





To crimp MPQ contacts, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 325 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320 61 4 320 Crimping Set with Pliers.

Note:
Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.





Open pliers (1).

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

Place MPQ contact (2) in crimping head (3).

Close pliers (1) one notch.





Note:
Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation 61 13 ... Cutting to Length and Stripping Insulation From Cables from cables.

Insert stripped cable (2).

Close pliers (1) fully.

Open pliers (1) and remove cable (2).

Note:
Check contact for correct crimping 61 13 ... Crimping Stop Parts.

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