Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
61 13... Special Tools For Wiring Harness Repairs
Special Tools Required
- 12 1 080
- 61 0 200 CRIMPING SET (BASIC TOOL)
- 61 0 210 MATRIX LSK 8
- 61 0 220 MATRIX FOR SLK 2.8
- 61 0 230 STENCIL FOR CONTACTS "DFK 40" AND "MAK 8"
- 61 0 300 RELEASING TOOL (COMPLETE KIT)
- 61 0 400
- 61 1 190 PLIERS
- 61 4 320 CRIMPING SET WITH PLIERS
- 61 9 041
- 61 9 044
Repair range, vehicle electrical system:
Release and press-out tool:
- Special tool 61 0 300
- Special tool 61 0 400 (MINI N12/N14)
Handling:
- Refer to appropriate service information for PLUG CONNECTIONS, TERMINALS, POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX .
- Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables
Crimping stop parts (small contacts):
- special tool 61 4 320
- Tool without crimping head
- Crimping head (stripping insulation and cutting fiber-optic cables to length )
- Crimping head (crimping fibre-optic cable contacts )
- Crimping head (crimping MQS contacts )
- Crimping head (crimping MPQ contacts )
- Replacement blade (face-cutting fibre-optic cables)
- 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:
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
Repair kit for ignition cables and for crimping fan connector receptacles 4 mm2 :
- special tool 12 1 080
Handling:
- Crimping stop parts (contacts)
Repairing ribbon cables:
- special tool 61 1 190
Handling:
- Repairing ribbon cables
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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.