61 13... Crimping stop parts

Special tools required: 

• 12 1 080
• 12 1 081
• 12 1 083

The following spare parts can be obtained via BMW/MINI parts catalogue:

1. Butt connectors and contact sleeves for comb connectors up to 2.5 mm
2. Butt connectors and contact sleeves for comb connectors larger than 2.5 mm2
3. Contact sleeves for 4 mm² comb connectors and ignition cable contacts

   Use the following special tools (from kit 12 1 080 ) to attach ignition cable contacts and crimp 4 mm² contact sleeves for comb connectors:

   • 12 1 081 (hand pliers)
   • 12 1 083 (nest)

   Also, refer to SPECIAL TOOLS FOR WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS .

   Fig 1: Identifying Hand Pliers And Nest

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   Release special tool 12 1 081 :

   Squeeze grips (1) lightly and push release lever (2) in direction of arrow.

   Or:

   Compress handles until limit position, hand pliers unlock automatically.

   Fig 2: Releasing Special Tool (12 1 081)

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   Place 4 mm² contact sleeve in nest with anti-twist safeguard (1) as far as possible.

   Fig 3: Inserting Contact Sleeve In Nest

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   Preload contact by squeezing matrix in crimping tool. Grip contact (1) firmly only, do not crimp.

   Fig 4: Griping Contact

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