32 41... Notes on hydraulic line with quick-connect coupling

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 32 41... Notes on hydraulic line with quick-connect coupling
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  1. Quick-connect coupling with ID marking 
    Fig 1: Identifying Quick-Connect Coupling With ID Marking
    G08527833Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Removing 

Push quick-connect coupling (1) against pipe (4) (thereby relieving strain on spring (2)).

Press plastic ring (3) into quick-connect coupling (1) and remove coupling (1).

Assembly 

Markings (K) on coupling (1) and pipe (4) must be flush.

Push quick-connect coupling (1) onto pipe (4) until a "click" can clearly be heard.

To check that quick-connect coupling (1) has been installed correctly, pull it back forcefully.

  1. 2) Quick-connect coupling with indication pins 
    Fig 2: Identifying Quick-Connect Coupling With Indication Pins
    G08527834Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Removing 

Press plastic ring (2) into quick-connect coupling (1) and remove coupling (1).

Assembly 

When replacing hydraulic line: remove transportation lock (T).

Push quick-connect coupling (1) onto pipe (3) until both indication pins (4) can be seen and felt to point outwards at outside diameter of housing.

To check that quick-connect coupling (1) has been correctly fitted, feel indication pins (4) at outside diameter of housing. When correctly seated, indication pins (4) cannot be pressed into housing.

IMPORTANT: Coupling is not correctly engaged if both indication pins (4) fail to protrude from housing. Leakage is thus unavoidable.
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