61 13... Repairing ribbon cables

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Repairing ribbon cables
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Special Tools Required: 

  • 61 1 190

Place ribbon cables (1) in connector housing (2) and close cover (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools 61 1 190
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Place connector housing (1) in pliers (2) 61 1 190.

Close pliers (2).

Fig 2: Placing Connector Housing In Pliers 61 1 190
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