61 13... Crimping stop parts

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Crimping stop parts
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Crimping contact sleeves for 4 mm 2  comb connectors and ignition cable contacts: 

Use special tool kit 12 1 080 to attach ignition cable contacts and crimp 4 mm2 contact sleeves for comb connectors.

  • 12 1 081 (hand pliers)
  • 12 1 083 (nest)

See repair instructions: 

SPECIAL TOOLS FOR WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS .

Fig 1: Identifying Hand Pliers (12 1 081) And Nest (12 1 083)
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Release special tool 12 1 081:

Squeeze grips (1) lightly and push release lever (2) in direction of arrow.

Or:

Compress handles until limit position, hand pliers unlock automatically.

Fig 2: Pushing Release Lever
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Place 4 mm2 contact sleeve in nest with anti-twist safeguard (1) as far as possible.

Fig 3: Locating Nest With Anti-Twist Safeguard
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Preload contact by squeezing matrix in crimping tool. Grip contact (1) firmly only, do not crimp.

Fig 4: Identifying Crimping Tool Grip Contact
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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