Safety Warning
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.
61 13... Special tools for wiring harness repairs
Special tools required:
Repair range, vehicle electrical system:
Single parts for wiring harness repairs can be obtained via BMW/MINI parts catalogue.
Release and press-out tool:
Handling:
- Observe notes for OPENING PLUG HOUSINGS AND REMOVING CONTACTS OF DIFFERENT PLUG SYSTEMS .
Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables:
Wire stripper MultiStrip10 (can be obtained via BMW/MINI parts/workshop catalogue)
Handling:
- Refer to instructions for CUTTING CABLES TO LENGTH AND STRIP INSULATION
Crimping stop parts (small contacts) and butt connectors:
- Required special tool: 61 4 320
- Tool without crimping head
- Crimping head (refer to STRIPPING INSULATION AND CUTTING FIBRE-OPTIC CABLES TO LENGTH )
- Crimping head (refer to CRIMPING FIBRE-OPTIC CABLE CONTACTS )
- Crimping head (refer to CRIMPING MQS CONTACTS )
- Crimping head (refer to CRIMPING MPQ CONTACTS )
- Replacement blade for face-cutting fibre-optic cables
- Replacement blade with tool for stripping insulation
- Universal crimping head
Crimping stop parts (large contacts) and butt connectors:
Special tools required:
- 12 1 080
- 61 0 200
- 61 0 210
- 61 0 220
- 61 0 230
- 61 0 300
- 61 0 400
- 61 1 190
- 61 4 320
- 61 9 041 (pliers)
- 61 9 044 (matrix)
Release and press-out tool:
Handling:
- See applicable service information for PLUG CONNECTIONS, TERMINALS, POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX .
Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables:
Handling:
- Refer to instructions for CUTTING CABLES TO LENGTH AND STRIP INSULATION
Crimping stop parts (small contacts):
- Required special tool: 61 4 320
- Tool without crimping head
- Crimping head (refer to STRIPPING INSULATION AND CUTTING FIBRE-OPTIC CABLES TO LENGTH )
- Crimping head (refer to CRIMPING FIBRE-OPTIC CABLE CONTACTS )
- Crimping head (refer to CRIMPING MQS CONTACTS )
- Replacement blade for face-cutting fibre-optic cables
- Replacement blade with tool for stripping insulation
- Universal crimping head
Crimping stop parts (large contacts):
- Required special tool: 61 0 200 (crimping set)
- Required special tool: 61 0 210 (matrix set
- Required special tool: 61 0 220 (matrix set SLK 2.8)
- Required special tool: 61 0 230 (matrix set MAK 8/DFK4)
Crimping antenna elbow plugs:
- Required special tool: 61 9 041 (pliers)
- Required special tool: 61 9 044 (matrix)
Handling:
- Antenna elbow plug on radio receiver
Repair kit for ignition cables and for crimping fan connector receptacles 4 mm2 :
- Special tool 12 1 080
Handling:
Repairing ribbon cables:
- Required special tool: 61 1 190
Handling:
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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.