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61 13... Notes for opening contacts and locks of different plug contact systems

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Special tools required: 

Abbreviations of contacts and what they mean:
ELA  Strand seal 
D 1.5/2.5/3.5  Round contacts with 1.5 mm, 2.5 mm or 3.5 mm diameter 
MDK  Miniature double flat spring contact 
JPT Junior Power timer
DFK Double flat spring contacts
Elo Electronic contacts
Elo Power Electronic contacts for heavy load
MQS Micro Quadlock system
MPQ Micro Power Quadlock
MLK Mini laminated contact
SLK Sensor laminated contact
LSK Load current contact
MLK Mini laminated contact
Mcon Multi contact
IMPORTANT: The contacts can be changed on ultrasonically welded connectors (1).
Ultrasonically welded connectors (1) must be replaced completely.

Ultrasonic-welded connectors (1) can be identified by the welds (2) on their longitudinal side.

Fig 1: Identifying Welds Of Ultrasonic-Welded Connectors
G09875336Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Special tools referred to in the repair instructions below are contained in the following special tool sets:
  • Unlocking and pressing-off tool 61 1 150 is replaced as of 09/2005 by 61 0 300 (BMW) and 61 0 400 (MINI)
  • Release and pressing-off tool 61 1 100 (engine)

Repair instructions for opening connector housings and removing contacts of different connector systems 

Connector system D 1.5/D 2.5 

Connector system JPT/MDK/DFK 

Connector system Elo/Elo Power 

Connector system LSK 

Connector system MQS/MPQ