61 13... Repairing ribbon cables

2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 61 13... Repairing ribbon cables
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Place ribbon cables (1) in connector housing (2) and close cover (3).

Fig 1: Placing Ribbon Cables In Connector Housing
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Place connector housing (1) in pliers (2).

Fig 2: Placing Connector Housing In Pliers
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Close pliers (2).

RENDER: 1.0x

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