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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2313 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR (E82))PLUG CONNECTIONS, TERMINALS, POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX61 13... INSTALLING FAN CONNECTOR FOR RETROFITTING/REPAIRS
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 13... Installing Fan Connector For Retrofitting/Repairs

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Installing Fan Connector For Retrofitting/Repairs
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Special Tools Required 

  • 61 9 040 
  • 61 9 041 
  • 61 9 042 
NOTE:

The repair range IV for vehicle electrical system contained the required special tools and individual parts for retrofitting and repair work with the aid of fan connectors.

The case can no longer be ordered. Order individual parts for wiring harness repair through BMW Parts Service.

Special tools: 

  • special tool 61 9 040 
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool Kit
    G04727459Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Choose contact sleeve (up to 4 mm2 ) in accordance with wire cross-section.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (61 9 040)
G04727481Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Alternatively:

Choose contact sleeves (up to 2.5 mm2 ) for fan connectors.

Fig 3: Identifying Fan Connectors
G04727482Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Cut through wire loop in wiring harness at established point.

Strip insulation from both wire ends.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool
G04727463Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Crimp contact sleeves on both wire ends.

Fig 5: Identifying Contact Sleeves
G04727484Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Crimp connecting cable for retrofitting likewise with contact sleeve.

Fig 6: Identifying Connecting Cable With Contact Sleeve
G04727485Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Cut required number of poles to length for fan connectors.

Fig 7: Identifying Fan Connectors
G04727486Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Special tool 61 9 041  (hand crimping tool) in conjunction with 61 9 042  (matrix) are used for pushing contact sleeves onto fan connectors.

Refer to repair instructions: 

SPECIAL TOOLS FOR WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS .

Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool (61 9 041)
G04727487Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock special tool 61 9 041: 

Squeeze grips (1) lightly and push unlocking lever (2) in direction of arrow.

Or:

Compress handles as far as they will go, tool unlocks automatically.

Fig 9: Pushing Unlocking Lever
G04727488Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Insert prepared fan connector (3) in special tool 61 9 041/61 9 042. 

Fig 10: Inserting Prepared Fan Connector
G04727489Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Attach wire with contact sleeve to fan connector.

Fig 11: Attaching Wire With Contact Sleeve To Fan Connector
G04727490Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Press crimping tool together and slide contact sleeve firmly home.

Fig 12: Pressing Crimping Tool
G04727491Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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