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61 13... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)

Special tools required: 

To crimp MQS contacts, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 324 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320  .

NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.
Fig 1: Identifying Pliers And Crimping Head
G06213323Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Open pliers (1).

Fold up contact carrier (2).

Insert MQS contact (3) in contact carrier (2).

Fold back contact carrier (2).

Fig 2: Identifying MQS Contact, Contact Carrier And Pliers
G06213324Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation   from cables.

Close pliers (1) one notch.

Insert stripped cable (2).

Close pliers (1) fully.

Fig 3: Identifying Stripped Cable And Pliers
G06213325Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Open pliers (1).

Open contact carrier (2) gently and carefully remove MQS contact.

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping.
Fig 4: Checking Contact For Correct Crimping
G06213326Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.