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

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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
MLK	Mini laminated contact
Mcon	Multi contact

IMPORTANT:

The contacts can be changed on ultrasonically welded plugs (1).

Ultrasonically welded plugs (1) must be replaced completely.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Ultrasonically Welded Plugs And Welds

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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 is replaced from 09/2005 by 61 0 300 (BMW) and 61 0 400 (MINI)
Release and press-out tool 61 1 100 (engine)

Index of connectors: