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61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections

NOTE: The following service information describes unlocking and disconnecting different types of plug connections.

Differences in the details of the size and shape of the plug connections are possible.

  1. Press lock and open release clip in direction of arrow.

    Disconnect plug connection.

    Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G04727424Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Press lock and open release clip in direction of arrow.

    Disconnect plug connection.

    Fig 2: Opening Plug Connection Release Clip
    G04727425Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Open release clip in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G04727426Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 4: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
    G04727427Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G04727428Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 6: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
    G04727429Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G04727430Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 8: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
    G04727431Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Plug Connection
    G04727432Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 10: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
    G08509523Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 11: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
    G08509524Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Press the lock on both sides and detach plug connection.
    Fig 12: Pressing Plug Connection Lock (Both Sides)
    G11174047Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 13: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
    G08509526Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  14. Press lock and open release clip in direction of arrow.

    Disconnect plug connection.

    Fig 14: Opening Plug Connection Release Clip
    G11174049Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  15. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 15: Detaching Plug Connection
    G10047928Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  16. Pull out lock and press.

    Disconnect plug connection.

    Fig 16: Pulling Plug Connection Lock
    G10047929Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  17. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 17: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
    G10047930Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  18. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 18: Removing Plug Connection
    G10047931Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  19. Press the lock and detach plug connection.
    Fig 19: Pressing Plug Connection Lock
    G10047932Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  20. Plug connection, e.g. on the power distribution box:

    Press into the opening (2) using a suitable tool (1).

    Pull off plug connection (3) upwards.

    Fig 20: Pressing Plug Connection Opening Using Suitable Tool
    G11174055Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  21. Plug connection, e.g. on the power distribution box:

    Lift lock (1) with a suitable tool.

    Pull off plug connection (2) upwards.

    Fig 21: Removing Power Distribution Box Plug Connection Lock
    G10996225Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.