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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2544 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR - F31)PLUG CONNECTION, TERMINAL, POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX61 13... INSTALLING COMB CONNECTOR FOR RETROFITTING/REPAIRS
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

61 13... Installing comb connector for retrofitting/repairs

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Installing comb connector for retrofitting/repairs
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Special tools required: 

  • 61 9 041
  • 61 9 042
NOTE: The repair range IV for vehicle electrical system contained the required special tools and individual parts for retrofitting and repair work with the aid of fan connectors.
The case can no longer be ordered. Order individual parts for wiring harness repair through BMW Parts Department.
Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools For Vehicle Electrical System Repairing
G10139836Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Choose contact sleeve (up to 4 mm2) in accordance with wire cross-section.

Fig 2: Identifying Contact Sleeves
G10143415Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Alternatively:

Choose contact sleeves (up to 2.5 mm 2) or comb connectors.

Fig 3: Identifying Contact Sleeves
G04727482Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Cut through wire loop in wiring harness at established point.

Strip insulation from both wire ends.

See repair instructions: 

CUTTING TO LENGTH AND STRIPPING INSULATION FROM CABLES 

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool
G04727463Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Crimp contact sleeves on both wire ends.

See repair instructions: 

CRIMPING ON STOP PARTS 

NOTE: If using repair kit for contact sleeves, refer to repair instructions:
BUTT CONNECTOR FOR REPAIRING A PLUG CONNECTION .
RENDER: 1.0x

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