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61 13... Circular connector, 7-pin, 8-pin, system D2.5

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Special tools required: 

Carefully pull off rubber grommet (1).

Carefully press back retaining tabs (2) of internal connector (3).

Fig 1: Pressing Internal Connector Retaining Tabs
G10063961Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Slide internal connector (3) in direction of arrow until retaining tabs (2) lock into locking groove (4).

Fig 2: Locking Retaining Tabs Into Locking Groove
G10063962Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Use special tool 61 0 303 (61 1 132) to press back retaining hook (5) of corresponding contact and pull out cable with contact.

Fig 3: Pressing Retaining Hook Using Special Tool (61 0 303)
G10063963Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.