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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.
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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... TREATING CABLES AND OPTICAL FIBRES
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
61 13... Treating cables and optical fibres
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Treating cables and optical fibres
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Special tools required:
NOTE:
Special tools referred to in the repair instructions below are contained in the following special tool sets:
| 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 CRIMPING MICRO QUADLOCK SYSTEM CONTACTS (MQS) , CRIMPING MICRO POWER QUADLOCK CONTACTS (MPQ) , and CRIMPING STOP PARTS .
- BUTT CONNECTOR FOR REPAIRING A PLUG CONNECTION
- COMB CONNECTOR FOR RETROFITTING/REPAIRS
- CUTTING OFF/STRIPPING/CUTTING TO LENGTH and CRIMPING OPTICAL FIBRES .
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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.