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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... OPENING PLUG HOUSINGS AND REMOVING CONTACTS OF DIFFERENT PLUG SYSTEMS61 13... IN-LINE PLUGS, 4- PIN, SYSTEM DFK ELA
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 13... In-line plugs, 4- pin, System DFK ELA

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... In-line plugs, 4- pin, System DFK ELA
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Special tools required: 

Press retaining hook in direction of arrow and remove lock (1).

Fig 1: Pressing Retaining Hook And Lock
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Installation notes: 

If necessary, side lock must also be unlocked with screwdriver.

Fig 2: Installing Side Lock With Screwdriver
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With special tool 61 0 316 (61 1 136), unlock contact and pull out cable with contact (1) towards rear.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Cable With Contact Towards Rear
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