61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems
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Abbreviations And What They Mean: 

ABBREVIATIONS

MDK 3plus Miniature double flat spring contact
JPT ELA Junior Power Timer flat spring contacts with strand sealing
DFK ELA Double flat spring contacts with strand sealing
Elo Electronic contacts with and without strand sealing Manufacturer: Siemens
Elo Power Electronic contacts for heavy loads with and without strand sealing Manufacturer: Siemens
MQS Micro Quadlock System electronic contacts with and without strand sealing Manufacturer: AMP
MPQ Micro Power Quadlock electronic contacts for heavy loads with and without strand sealing Manufacturer: AMP
D 1.5 / 2.5 Round contacts of 1.5 mm or 2.5 mm diameter

Ultrasonic-welded connectors: 

Ultrasonic-welded connectors (1) can be identified by the welds (2) on their longitudinal side.

The contacts of these connectors cannot be replaced. Replace plug completely.

Fig 1: Identifying Ultrasonic-Welded Connectors
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RENDER: 1.0x

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