61 00... Notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables
The following applies in general
To avoid damage, observe the following instructions:
- Avoid compressive and tensile loads
- To ensure professional repairs, perform repair work only with BMW-approved or recommended special tools and spare parts
- Make sure cables are laid without kinks or abrasions
- Ensure non-contacting routing at sharp-edged body parts; use edge protection if necessary
- Secure additionally laid cables/leads with cable ties
The following additionally applies
Shielded lines (coaxial lines):
IMPORTANT:
Shielded lines may not
be repaired!
- This may lead to indifferences in noise radiation and interference immunity at contact points in the shield
- To satisfy the requirements of the type approval, it is essential to replace shielded cables completely
Fibre-optic cable:
NOTE:
Fibre-optic cables are colored differently as follows:
- Green = MOST (M edia O riented S ystems T ransport) optical fibre
- Yellow = ISIS (I ntelligent S afety I ntegration S ystem) optical fibre
- Orange=repair fibre-optic cables
IMPORTANT:
- Optical fibres may only reveal one separation point (bridge); renew optical fibre if necessary
- Smallest permissible bending radius is 25 mm
- Avoid effects of heat ≥ 85 °
Treating cables and fibre-optic cables See 6113... CUTTING OFF, STRIPPING INSULATION AND CUTTING OPTICAL FIBRES TO LENGTH or 6113... CRIMPING OPTICAL FIBRES
FlexRay:
It is possible to repair the FlexRay. In the event of damage, the cables can be joined with conventional BUTT CONNECTORS AND HEAT-SHRINK HOSES .
NOTE:
- FlexRay lines may only reveal one separation point (bride); renew complete line if necessary
- The cable is a twisted cable. If possible, maintain twisted cable after repair
Airbag lines: