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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 319 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)PLUG CONNECTION TERMINALS61 13... CRIMPING ANNULAR CONTACTS
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
61 13... Crimping annular contacts
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Crimping annular contacts
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Crimpacll crimping pliers from repair kit 1 are used to crimp annular contacts.
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.
NOTE:
Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from cables.
Feed stripped cable (1) into annular contact (2) completely.
Close crimping pliers (3) fully.
Open crimping pliers (3) and remove cable (2).
Feed stripped cable (1) into annular contact (2) completely.
Close crimping pliers (3) fully.
Open crimping pliers (3) and remove cable (2).
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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.