61 13... Repairing ribbon cables

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Repairing ribbon cables
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Place ribbon cables (1) in connector housing (2) and close cover (3).

Fig 1: Placing Ribbon Cables In Connector Housing And Cover
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Place connector housing (1) in tool (2) 61 1 190 .

Close tool (2).

Fig 2: Placing Connector Housing In Tool 61 1 190
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