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Crimping stops

Special tools required  :

Necessary preliminary work  :

  1. Crimping of NanoMQS stops (only G11; G12)  :

    Crimping of NanoMQS contacts (MQS).

    • Special tool handle 0 494 159 or 0 496 849
    • Special tool (die-plate) 0 496 833
    • Stripping tool2 407 379
  2. Crimping of stops up to 2.5 mm 2  :

    Crimping MICRO QUADLOCK SYSTEM CONTACTS (MQS) .

    Crimping MICRO POWER QUADLOCK CONTACTS (MPQ) .

    Crimping miscellaneous stop parts up to 2.5 mm 2  :

    • Special tool 61 4 340 (up to 03/2010 SWZ 61 4 328)
  3. Crimping of stops above 2.5 mm2  :

    Crimping load current contacts (LSK 8).

    Crimping SLK 2.8.

    Crimping double spring contact (DFK 40)

    Crimping MAK 8

Checking crimping  :

Check insulation crimping (8) and wire crimp (9) against following illustrations to ensure crimps are correctly located.

NOTE: Illustration shows butt connectors and contact sleeves for comb connectors knocked on one side. The crimping procedure is identical here.
Fig 1: Checking Insulation Crimping And Wire Crimp
G04727474Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Correct crimping  :

Visible conductor end (10).

Visible insulation end (11).

Fig 2: Identifying Visible Insulation End And Visible Conductor End (Correct Crimping)
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Incorrect crimping  :

Conductor end (10) inserted too far.

Insulation end (11) in wire crimp.

If necessary, repeat crimping with a new contact.

Fig 3: Incorrect Crimping (Conductor End Inserted Too Far)
G04727476Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Incorrect crimping  :

Conductor end (10) not visible.

Insulation end (11) not visible.

If necessary, repeat crimping with a new contact.

Fig 4: Incorrect Crimping (Conductor End Not Visible)
G04727477Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.