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61 13... Treating cables and optical fibres
2011 BMW 528iSECTION 61 13... Treating cables and optical fibres
Special tools required:
NOTE:
Special tools referred to in the repair instructions below are contained in the following special tool sets:
| Repair range for vehicle electrical system | |
| Crimping set with pliers for optical fibres, Micro Power Quadlock (MPQ), Micro Quadlock System (MQS) contacts and universal crimping head | 61 4 320 61 0 200 |
Subject of repair instructions
- SPECIAL TOOLS FOR WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS
- CUTTING CABLES TO LENGTH AND STRIP INSULATION
- Crimping stop parts (contacts) . See 61 13... CRIMPING MICRO QUADLOCK SYSTEM CONTACTS (MQS) , 61 13... CRIMPING MICRO POWER QUADLOCK CONTACTS (MPQ) or 61 13... CRIMPING STOP PARTS
- BUTT CONNECTOR FOR REPAIRING A PLUG CONNECTION
- COMB CONNECTOR FOR RETROFITTING/REPAIRS
- CUTTING TO LENGTH AND STRIPPING INSULATION FROM OPTICAL FIBRES
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.