61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections
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NOTE: Examples of unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections.

Press lock and open clamp in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press lock and open clamp in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Open clip in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
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Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 6: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
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Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 8: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
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Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press the lock and detach plug connection.

Fig 10: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
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Press the lock and detach plug connection.

Fig 11: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
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Press the lock on both sides and detach plug connection.

Fig 12: Detaching Plug Connection
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Press the lock and detach plug connection.

Fig 13: Detaching Plug Connection
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