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: This 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
    G04727424Courtesy 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
    G04727425Courtesy 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
    G04727426Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G04727427Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10207176Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G04727429Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G04727430Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G04727431Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G04727432Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 10: Detaching Plug Connection
    G08509523Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 11: Detaching Plug Connection
    G08509524Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Press the lock on both sides and detach plug connection.
    Fig 12: Detaching Plug Connection
    G08509525Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G08509526Courtesy 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
    G10047927Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  15. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10047928Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  16. Pull out lock and press.

    Disconnect plug connection.

    Fig 16: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10047929Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  17. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10047930Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  18. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10047931Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  19. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G10047932Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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