61 13 ... Crimping annular contacts

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13 ... Crimping annular contacts
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CrimpacII crimping pliers from repair kit 1 are used to crimp annular contacts.

Fig 1: View Of CrimpacII Crimping Pliers
G03271501Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Open crimping pliers (1).

NOTE: Place contact (2) in designated nest (observe wire cross section) with particular care. Make sure it is exactly positioned.

Insert annular contact (2) in crimping pliers (1).

Close crimping pliers (1) gently and keep closed.

Fig 2: Installing Contact Into Crimping Pliers
G03271502Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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