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61 13 ... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z3 and 2001 BMW Z3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Abbreviations And What They Mean: 

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

MDK 3plus Miniature double flat spring contact
JPT ELA Junior Power Timer flat spring contacts with strand sealing.
DFK ELA Double flat spring contacts with strand sealing.
Elo Electronic contacts with and without strand sealing.
Manufacturer: Siemens.
Elo Power Electronic contacts for heavy loads with and without strand sealing.
Manufacturer: Siemens.
MQS Micro Quadlock System electronic contacts with and without strand sealing.
Manufacturer: AMP.
MPQ Micro Power Quadlock electronic contacts for heavy loads with and without strand sealing.
Manufacturer: AMP.
D 1.5/2.5 Round contacts of 1.5 mm or 2.5 mm diameter.

Ultrasonic-Welded Connectors: 

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

The contacts of these connectors cannot be replaced. Replace plug completely.

Fig 1: Identifying Ultrasonic-Welded Connectors
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NOTE: Special tools referred to in the repair instructions below are contained in the following special tool kits:

Release and press-out tool 61 1 150.