61 13... In-line plugs, 6- to 50-pin, System Elo

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... In-line plugs, 6- to 50-pin, System Elo
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Open lock.

Fig 1: Opening Lock
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Detach cable strap.

Installation note: 

Cable strap must be reinstalled.

Fig 2: Locating Cable Strap
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Detach catch (1) from connector housing (2).

Fig 3: Detaching Catch From Connector Housing
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Press out contact carrier (3) with wiring harness (4) through opening (5).

Fig 4: Pressing Contact Carrier With Wiring Harness Through Opening
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Hold down retaining hook (6) of defective contact and pull cable and contact up to secondary lock (8).

Fig 5: Detaching Catch From Connector Housing
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Hold down retaining hook once again in secondary lock (8) and pull cable and contact completely out of contact carrier.

Fig 6: Pulling Cable Of Contact Carrier
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