61 00... Notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following applies in general:
To avoid damage, observe the following instructions:
- Avoid compressive and tensile loads
- Make sure cables are laid without kinks or abrasions
- Ensure non-contacting routing at sharp-edged body parts; use edge protection if necessary
- Secure additionally laid cables/leads with cable ties
The following additionally applies:
Shielded cables
Joins in the shield can cause problems with regard to noise radiation and interference immunity. Consequently, distinctions have to be drawn between the following types:
Coaxial cable
- Shielded RTK031 coaxial lines may only be repaired with special crimping tools.
CVBS cables
- CVBS cables may not be repaired.
- CVBS cables must be replaced in their entirety.
HSD cables
- HSD cables may not be repaired.
- HSD cables must be replaced in their entirety.
Fibre-optic cables:
NOTE:
Fibre-optic cables are colored differently as follows:
- Green = MOST (M edia O riented S ystems T ransport) optical fibres
- Yellow = ISIS (I ntegrated S ervice I nformation S erver) fibre-optic cables
- Orange=repair fibre-optic cables
IMPORTANT:
- Fibre-optic cables are permitted to show only one junction point (bridge), replace fibre-optic cables if necessary
- Smallest permissible bending radius is 25 mm
- Avoid effects of heat ≥ 85 °
TREATING CABLES AND FIBRE-OPTIC CABLES
FlexRay:
It is possible to repair the FlexRay. In the event of damage, the cables can be joined with conventional BUTT CONNECTORS .
NOTE:
- FlexRay lines may only reveal one separation point (bride); renew complete line if necessary.
- The cable is a twisted cable. If possible, maintain twisted cable after repair.
Airbag lines:
Repairing AIRBAG CABLES
Ribbon cables: