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61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems: Notes

Special tools required: 

Abbreviations of contacts and what they mean:
D 1.5 / 2.5 Round contacts of 1.5 mm or 2.5 mm diameter
MDK 3 plus 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
IMPORTANT:

The contacts can be changed on ultrasonically welded connectors (1).

Ultrasonically welded connectors (1) must be replaced completely.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Ultrasonic-Welded Connectors
G04753216Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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 
  • Replaced as from 09/2005 by 61 0 300  and 61 0 400 

Index of connectors: