61 71... Cable adjustment car wash hose pipe

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 71... Cable adjustment car wash hose pipe
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NOTE: On vehicles with production date up to 11/2010, engine compartment lid, cable and hose pipe for car wash are installed as replacements as of 11/2010. In this case, the cable for car wash hose pipe must be adjusted.

(1): Cable with car wash hose pipe from 11/2010

(3): Cable with car wash hose pipe up to 11/2010

Extend cable (2) by piece (A) so that connector (1) is level with connector (3).

Required parts from BMW Parts Department:

Fig 1: Identifying Cable And Connectors
G08530659Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. 2 x socket contact 0 005 199
  2. 2 x butt connector 8 353 746
  3. 2 x heat-shrink tubing 1 379 833
RENDER: 1.0x

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