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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3987 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)PLUG CONNECTION, TERMINAL, POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX61 13... CRIMPING STOP PARTS

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 13... Crimping stop parts

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Crimping stop parts

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Notes for opening contacts and locks of different connector systems.
CUTTING CABLES TO LENGTH AND STRIP INSULATION

Crimping stops up to 2.5 mm ²
Crimping MICRO QUADLOCK SYSTEM CONTACTS (MQS) .
- Special tool 61 4 320
Crimping MICRO POWER QUADLOCK CONTACTS (MPQ) .
- Special tool 61 4 320
Crimping miscellaneous stop parts up to 2.5 mm²
- Special tool 61 4 340 (up to 03/2010 SWZ 61 4 328)
Crimping stops from to 2.5 mm ²
Crimping load current contacts (LSK 8).
- Special tool 61 0 210
Crimping SLK 2.8.
- Special tool 61 0 220
Crimping double spring contact (DFK 40)

Crimping MAK 8
- Special tool 61 0 230

Checking crimping

Check insulation crimping (8) and wire crimp (9) against following illustrations to ensure crimps are correctly located.

NOTE: Illustration shows butt connectors and contact sleeves for comb connectors knocked on one side. The crimping procedure is identical here.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.