61 13... Installing fan connector for retrofitting/repairs: Notes

Special tools required:

61 9 040
61 9 041
61 9 042

NOTE:

See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOL

NOTE: The repair range IV for vehicle electrical system contained the required special tools and individual parts for retrofitting and repair work with the aid of fan connectors.

The case can no longer be ordered. Order individual parts for wiring harness repair through BMW Parts Service.

Fig 1: Identifying Repair Kit

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Choose contact sleeve (up to 4 mm² ) in accordance with wire cross-section.

Fig 2: Identifying Contact Sleeve In Wire Cross-Section

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Alternatively:

Choose contact sleeves (up to 2.5 mm² ) for fan connectors.

Fig 3: Identifying Contact Sleeves For Fan Connectors

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Cut through wire loop in wiring harness at established point.

Strip insulation from both wire ends.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool

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Crimp contact sleeves on both wire ends.

Fig 5: Identifying Contact Sleeves On Both Wire Ends

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Crimp connecting cable for retrofitting likewise with contact sleeve.

Fig 6: Crimping Connecting Cable For Retrofitting

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Cut required number of poles to length for fan connectors.

Fig 7: Identifying Fan Connectors Poles

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Special tool 61 9 041 (hand crimping tool) in conjunction with 61 9 042 (matrix) are used for pushing contact sleeves onto fan connectors.

Fig 8: Identifying Special Tools For Wiring Harness Repairs

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Unlock special tool 61 9 041 :

Squeeze grips (1) lightly and push unlocking lever (2) in direction of arrow.

Or:

Compress handles as far as they will go, tool unlocks automatically.

Fig 9: Identifying Unlocking Lever And Squeeze Grips

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Insert prepared fan connector (3) in special tool 61 9 041 /61 9 042 .

Fig 10: Identifying Fan Connector

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Attach wire with contact sleeve to fan connector.

Fig 11: Attaching Wire With Contact Sleeve To Fan Connector

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Press crimping tool together and slide contact sleeve firmly home.

Fig 12: Pressing Crimping Tool

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IMPORTANT: Once contact sleeves have been pushed on, they should not be detached again from the fan connector or reused.

Push on further contact sleeves for potential branching.

Fig 13: Push On Further Contact Sleeves For Potential Branching

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