61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting various plug connections in hybrid vehicles

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Observe the following instructions for handling high-voltage plug connections:

Damaged high-voltage plug connections must be replaced and must not be repaired.
Dirt contamination must be rinsed off before opening the plug connection

Electric air conditioning compressor (EKK):

Slide lock (1) in direction of arrow up to stop.

Press down lock (2) and remove connector in direction of arrow (3).

Fig 1: Removing Electric Air Conditioning Compressor Connector

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Press lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Lift up lock (2) in direction of arrow with a suitable tool in the direction of arrow.

IMPORTANT: Carefully insert tool into opening. Do not make any turning or lifting motions.

Pull plug connections (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pulling Plug Connection

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Power Electronic Box (signal connection):

Press lock (1) and fold up clip (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Folding Power Electronic Box Clip

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Remove the plug connection in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Clip must be folded towards the front up to the stop for locking.

Fig 4: Removing Plug Connection

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Power Electronic Box (high-voltage connection):

Press lock (1) up to stop.

Detach plug connection (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Push plug connection (1) up to stop.

Push lock (2) up to stop.

IMPORTANT: Lock (2) must snap audibly into place. Pull test of whether plug connection is latched!

Fig 6: Pushing Plug Connection

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Auxiliary Power Module (signal connection):

Raise lock (1) in direction of arrow with suitable tool.

Remove the plug connection in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Plug connection must snap audibly into place.

Fig 7: Removing Plug Connection Using Screwdriver

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Auxiliary Power Module (high-voltage connection):

Press lock (1) up to stop.

Detach plug connection (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Push plug connection (1) up to stop.

Push lock (2) up to stop.

IMPORTANT: Lock (2) must snap audibly into place. Pull test of whether plug connection is latched!

Fig 9: Pushing Plug Connection

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Hybrid power distribution box:

Unlock lock (1) in upward direction with suitable tool.

IMPORTANT: Carefully insert tool into opening. Do not make any turning or lifting motions.

Detach plug connection (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Hybrid Power Distribution Box Lock

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Installation note:

Plug connection must snap audibly into place.

12 V Voltage supply on high-voltage battery unit:

Slide lock (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation note:

Press lock (1) up to limit position.

Fig 11: Removing Plug Connection Lock

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Press lock (1) downwards and pull off plug connection (2) towards front.

Installation note:

Push plug connection (2) up to stop.

Fig 12: Pushing Plug Connection

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Automatic transmission (signal connection):

Slide lock (1) in direction of arrow up to stop.

Press locks (2) in direction of arrow and slide plug connection (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Plug connection must snap audibly into place.

Fig 13: Sliding Plug Connection

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Automatic transmission (high-voltage connection):

Press lock (1) up to stop.

Detach plug connection (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 14: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Push plug connection (1) up to stop.

Push lock (2) up to stop.

IMPORTANT: Lock (2) must snap audibly into place. Pull test of whether plug connection is latched!

Fig 15: Pushing Plug Connection

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