61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections

2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic TransSECTION 61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections
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NOTE: Examples of unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections.

Press lock and open clip in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Pressing Lock And Open Clip In Direction Of Arrow
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Press lock and open clip in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig 2: Pressing Lock And Open Clip
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Open clip in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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