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.

2011 BMW 335is 2D Coupe, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

61 13... Special tools for wiring harness repairs

Special tools required:

Repair range, vehicle electrical system

Release and press-out tool

Special tool 61 0 300

Handling:

OPENING PLUG HOUSINGS AND REMOVING CONTACTS of different plug systems

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools For Wiring Harness Repairs

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Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables

Handling:

CUTTING CABLES TO LENGTH AND STRIP INSULATION

Fig 2: Identifying Crimping Tool
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Crimping stop parts (small contacts)

Special tool 61 4 320
1. Tool without crimping head
2. Crimping head (STRIPPING INSULATION AND CUTTING FIBRE-OPTIC CABLES TO LENGTH)
3. Crimping head (CRIMPING FIBRE-OPTIC CABLE CONTACTS)
4. Crimping head (CRIMPING MQS CONTACTS)
5. Crimping head (CRIMPING MPQ CONTACTS)
6. Replacement blade (face-cutting fibre-optic cables)
7. Replacement blade with tool (insulation stripping unit)
8. Universal crimping head
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Crimping Stop Parts
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Crimping stop parts (large contacts)

Special tool 61 0 200 (crimping set)
Special tool 61 0 210 (matrix set
Special tool 61 0 220 (matrix set SLK 2.8)
Special tool 61 0 230 (matrix set MAK 8/DFK4)

Handling:

Fig 4: Identifying Crimping Tool Stop Parts

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Crimping antenna elbow plugs

Special tool 61 9 041 (pliers)
Special tool 61 9 044 (matrix)

Handling:

Antenna elbow plug on radio receiver

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (Pliers And Matrix)
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Repair kit for ignition cables and for crimping fan connector receptacles 4 mm 2

Special tool 12 1 080

Handling:

CRIMPING STOP PARTS (CONTACTS)

Fig 6: Identifying Repair Kit For Ignition Cables And Crimping Fan Connector
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Repairing ribbon cables

Special tool 61 1 190

Handling:

REPAIRING RIBBON CABLES

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool (61 1 190)
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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.

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