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61 13 ... Opening Plug Housings And Removing Contacts Of Different Plug Systems

Abbreviations and what they mean: 

ABBREVIATIONS

MDK 3plus Miniature double flat spring contact
JPT ELA Junior Power Timer flat spring contacts with strand sealing
DFK ELA Double flat spring contacts with strand sealing
Elo Electronic contacts with and without strand sealing
Manufacturer: Siemens
Elo Power Electronic contacts for heavy loads with and without strand sealing
Manufacturer: Siemens
MQS Micro Quadlock System electronic contacts with and without strand sealing
Manufacturer: AMP
MPQ Micro Power Quadlock electronic contacts for heavy loads with and without strand sealing
Manufacturer: AMP
D 1.5 / 2.5 Round contacts of 1.5 mm or 2.5 mm diameter

Ultrasonic-welded connectors: 

Ultrasonic-welded connectors (1) can be identified by the welds (2) on their longitudinal side.

Fig 1: Identifying Ultrasonic-Welded Connectors
G03119515Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

The contacts of these connectors cannot be replaced. Replace plug completely.

NOTE: Special tools referred to in the repair instructions below are contained in the following special tool kits:

Release and press-out tool 61 1 150

Repair instructions for opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems 

Plug system D 1.5/D 2.5: 

Plug system JPT/MDK/DFK: 

Plug system Elo/Elo-Power: 

Plug system MQS/MPQ: