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

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Special tools required:

61 0 300
61 0 400
61 1 150

(See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS -- CLUBMAN )

ABBREVIATIONS OF CONTACTS MEANS

Abbreviations of contacts and what they mean:
D 1.5 / 2.5	Round contacts of 1.5 mm or 2.5 mm diameter
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

IMPORTANT:

The contacts can be changed on ultrasonically welded connectors (1).

Ultrasonically welded connectors (1) must be replaced completely.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Ultrasonic-Welded Connectors

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Special tools referred to in the repair instructions below are contained in the following special tool kits:

Release and press-out tool 61 1 150
Replaced as from 09/2005 by 61 0 300 and 61 0 400

Index of connectors: