61 13... Special Tools For Wiring Harness Repairs

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Special Tools For Wiring Harness Repairs
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Special Tools Required 

Repair range, vehicle electrical system: 

Release and press-out tool: 

  • Special tool 61 0 300 
  • Special tool 61 0 400  (MINI N12/N14)

Handling: 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool Kit
G04727496Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  • Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables 
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool
    G04727463Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Crimping stop parts (small contacts): 

  • special tool 61 4 320 
    1. Tool without crimping head
    2. Crimping head (stripping insulation and cutting fiber-optic cables to length  )
    3. Crimping head (crimping fibre-optic cable contacts  )
    4. Crimping head (crimping MQS contacts  )
      Fig 3: Identifying Crimping Stop Parts (Small Contacts)
      G04727498Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    5. Crimping head (crimping MPQ contacts  )
    6. Replacement blade (face-cutting fibre-optic cables)
    7. Replacement blade with tool (insulation stripping unit)

Crimping stop parts (large contacts): 

  • Special tool 61 0 200  (crimping set)
  • Special tool 61 0 210  (matrix set LSK 8)
  • Special tool 61 0 220  (matrix set SLK 2.8)
  • Special tool 61 0 230  (matrix set MAK 8 / DFK4)

Handling: 

Fig 4: Identifying Crimping Stop Parts (Large Contacts)
G04727499Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Crimping antenna elbow plugs: 

  • Special tool 61 9 041  (hand crimping tool)
  • Special tool 61 9 044  (matrix)

Handling: 

  • Antenna elbow plug on radio receiver 
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (61 9 041) & Special Tool (61 9 044)
    G04727500Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Repair kit for ignition cables and for crimping fan connector receptacles 4 mm2 :

  • special tool 12 1 080 

Handling: 

  • Crimping stop parts (contacts) 
    Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool (12 1 080)
    G04727501Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Repairing ribbon cables: 

  • special tool 61 1 190 

Handling: 

  • Repairing ribbon cables 
    Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool (61 1 190)
    G04727502Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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When to See a Mechanic

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.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.