61 13... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)
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To crimp MQS contacts, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 324 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320.

Fig 1: Identifying Pliers With Crimping Head
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