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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 396 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)PLUG CONNECTION TERMINAL61 13... INSTALLING COMB CONNECTOR FOR RETROFITTING/REPAIRS
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 13... Installing comb connector for retrofitting/repairs

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Installing comb connector for retrofitting/repairs
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NOTE: The repair range IV for vehicle electrical system contained the required special tools and individual parts for retrofitting and repair work with the aid of fan connectors.
The case can no longer be ordered. Order individual parts for wiring harness repair through BMW Parts Department.

Special tools: 

  • Special tool 61 9 040 (crimping pliers)
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (61 9 040)
    G08573803Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Choose contact sleeve (up to 4 mm2 ) in accordance with wire cross-section.

Fig 2: Identifying Contact Sleeve
G08573804Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Alternatively:

Choose contact sleeves (up to 2.5 mm 2 ) for comb connectors.

Fig 3: Identifying Comb Connector Contact Sleeves
G08573805Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Cut through wire loop in wiring harness at established point.

Strip insulation from both wire ends.

See repair instructions: 

CUTTING TO LENGTH AND STRIPPING INSULATION FROM CABLES 

Fig 4: Identifying Harness Wire Cutting Tool
G08573806Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Crimp contact sleeves on both wire ends.

See repair instructions: 

CRIMPING ON STOP PARTS 

NOTE: If using repair kit for contact sleeves, refer to repair instructions:
BUTT CONNECTOR FOR REPAIRING A PLUG CONNECTION .
RENDER: 1.0x

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