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

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Special tools required:

61 0 300
61 0 400
61 1 100
61 1 150

ABBREVIATIONS OF CONTACTS REFERENCE CHART

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
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 Ultrasonic-Welded Connectors

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NOTE: Special tools used for connector repair procedures in this service information are contained in the following special tool kits:

61 0 300 RELEASING TOOL (COMPLETE KIT)
61 1 100 RELEASING KIT (engine)

Index of connectors: