Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
61 13 Special tools for wiring harness repairs
Special tools required:
- 12 1 080
- 61 0 200 CRIMPING SET (BASIC TOOL)
- 61 0 210 MATRIX LSK 8
- 61 0 220 MATRIX FOR SLK 2.8
- 61 0 230 STENCIL FOR CONTACTS "DFK 40" AND "MAK 8"
- 61 0 300 RELEASING TOOL (COMPLETE KIT)
- 61 0 400
- 61 1 190 PLIERS
- 61 4 320 CRIMPING SET WITH PLIERS
- 61 9 041 61 9 040 SET OF TOOLS FOR REPAIR KIT IV
- 61 9 044 61 9 040 SET OF TOOLS FOR REPAIR KIT IV
Repair range, vehicle electrical system:
- Refer to Service Information:
SI 2 04 07 341
Release and press-out tool:
- Special tool 61 0 300
- Special tool 61 0 400 (MINI N12/N14)
Handling:
- Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems, see 61 13 Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems
Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables:
Handling:
- Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables, see 61 13 Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables
Crimping stop parts (small contacts):
- Special tool 61 4 320
- Tool without crimping head
- Crimping head, see 61 13 ... Cutting off, stripping insulation and cutting optical fibres to length
- Crimping head, see 61 13 ... Crimping optical fibres
- Crimping head 61 13 ... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)
- Crimping head, see 61 13 ... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)
- Replacement blade (face-cutting fibre-optic cables)
- Replacement blade with tool (insulation stripping unit)
- Universal crimping head
Crimping stop parts (large contacts):
- Special tool 61 0 200 (crimping set)
- Special tool 61 0 210 (matrix set LSK 8)
- Special tool 61 0 220 (matrix set SLK 2.8)
- Special tool 61 0 230 (matrix set MAK 8 / DFK4)
Crimping antenna elbow plugs:
- Special tool 61 9 041 (hand crimping tool)
- Special tool 61 9 044 (matrix)
Handling:
- Antenna elbow plug on radio receiver
Repair kit for ignition cables and for crimping fan connector receptacles 4 mm 2 :
- Special tool 12 1 080
Handling:
- Crimping stop parts (contacts), see 61 13 Crimping stop parts
Repairing ribbon cables:
- Special tool 61 1 190
Handling:
- Repairing ribbon cables, see 61 13 ... Repairing ribbon cables
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.