61 13 ... Repairing Ribbon Cables

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13 ... Repairing Ribbon Cables
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Special tools required: 

  • 61 1 190 

Place ribbon cables (1) in connector housing (2) and close cover (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Ribbon Cables, Connector Housing & Cover
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Place connector housing (1) in tool (2) 61 1 190  . See 61 1 190 PLIERS

Close tool (2).

Fig 2: Placing Connector Housing In Tool
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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