61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections
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NOTE: The following service information describes unlocking and disconnecting different types of plug connections.
Differences in the details of the size and shape of the plug connections are possible.
  1. Press lock and open release clip in direction of arrow.

    Disconnect plug connection.

    Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063861Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Press lock and open release clip in direction of arrow.

    Disconnect plug connection.

    Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063862Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Open release clip in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063863Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063864Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063865Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063866Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063867Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063868Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063869Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063870Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063871Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Press the lock on both sides and detach plug connection.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063872Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063873Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  14. Press lock and open release clip in direction of arrow.

    Disconnect plug connection.

    Fig 14: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063874Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  15. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063875Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  16. Pull out lock and press.

    Disconnect plug connection.

    Fig 16: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063876Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  17. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063877Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  18. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063878Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  19. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10063879Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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