61 13... Inline plugs, 8-, 12-pin, System D2.5

2009 BMW M3 4D Sedan, Automatic DCTSECTION 61 13... Inline plugs, 8-, 12-pin, System D2.5

Move upper section of connector (1) and lower section of connector (2) against each other in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper And Lower Connector Sections
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With special tool 61 0 313 from kit 61 0 300 , press back retaining hook (3) of corresponding contact and pull out cable with contact.

Fig 2: Identifying Arrester Hook And Special Tool 61 1 132
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