61 13... Crimping annular contacts

2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 61 13... Crimping annular contacts
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Crimpacll® crimping pliers from repair kit 1 are used to crimp annular contacts.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool For Crimping Annular Contacts
G03125129Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Open crimping pliers (1).

NOTE: Place contact (2) in designated nest (observe wire cross-section) with particular care. Make sure it is exactly positioned.

Insert annular contact (2) in crimping pliers (1).

Close crimping pliers (1) gently and keep closed.

Fig 2: Inserting Annular Contact In Crimping Plier
G03125130Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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