2008 BMW 528i StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

61 13... Crimping stop parts

Special tools required: 

  • 12 1 080 
  • 12 1 081 
  • 12 1 083 
  1. Crimping contact sleeves for fan connectors 4 mm 2  and ignition cable contacts 

    Special tool kit 12 1 080  is used to fit ignition cable contacts and to crimp 4 mm2 contact sleeves for fan connectors.

    • 12 1 081  (hand crimping tool)
    • 12 1 083  (matrix)

    Refer to repair instructions: 

    SPECIAL TOOLS FOR WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS 

    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (12 1 081) And (12 1 083)
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    Unlock special tool 12 1 081  :

    Squeeze grips (1) lightly and push unlocking lever (2) in direction of arrow.

    Or:

    Compress handles as far as they will go, tool unlocks automatically.

    Fig 2: Identifying Grips And Push Unlocking Lever
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    Insert contact sleeve 4 mm2 in nest with lock (1) as far as it will go.

    Fig 3: Locating Contact Sleeve With Lock
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    Preload contact by squeezing matrix in crimping tool. Grip contact (1) firmly only, do not crimp.

    Fig 4: Identifying Contact
    G04727472Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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