Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems (Cooper Convertible)
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Special tools required:
- 61 0 300
- 61 0 400
- 61 1 100
- 61 1 150
| 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.
NOTE:
Special tools referred to in the repair instructions below are contained in the following special tool sets:
- Release and pressing-off tool 61 1 150 will be replaced on 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:
- See: CIRCULAR CONNECTORS, 7- OR 8-PIN, SYSTEM D 2.5
- See: CIRCULAR CONNECTORS, 13-PIN, SYSTEM D 2.5
- See: CIRCULAR CONNECTORS, 20-PIN, SYSTEM D 2.5
- See: CIRCULAR CONNECTORS, 4-, 7-, 10-, 12- OR 25-PIN, SYSTEM D 1.5/D 2.5
- See: IN-LINE CONNECTORS, 15-PIN, SYSTEM D 2.5
- See: IN-LINE CONNECTORS, 8-, 12-PIN, SYSTEM D 2.5
- See: IN-LINE CONNECTORS, 30-PIN, SYSTEM D 2.5
- See: IN-LINE CONNECTORS, 20-PIN, SYSTEM D 2.5
Connector system JPT/MDK/DFK:
- See: IN-LINE PLUGS, 2-PIN, SYSTEM JPT ELA
- See IN-LINE PLUGS, 2-PIN, SYSTEM MDK 3 PLUS 2.8
- See: IN-LINE PLUGS, 4-PIN, SYSTEM DFK ELA
Connector system Elo/Elo Power:
- See: INLINE PLUGS, 4-, 10-PIN, SYSTEM ELO
- See: IN-LINE CONNECTORS, 6- TO 50-PIN, SYSTEM ELO
- See: INLINE PLUGS, 3-, 6-PIN, SYSTEM ELO-POWER 2.8
Connector system MQS/MPQ:
- See: INLINE CONNECTORS, 6-, 8-PIN, SYSTEM MQS
- See: INLINE PLUGS, 2-PIN, SYSTEM MPQ 2.8
- See: CONTROL UNIT CONNECTORS, 25-, 35-, 55-, 83-, 88-PIN
- See: IN-LINE PLUGS, 24-PIN, HYBRID SYSTEM MQS/MPQ
- See: SOCKET HOUSING 42-, 43-PIN, HYBRID SYSTEM MQS/MPQ
- See: SOCKET HOUSINGS 2X21-, 2X27-PIN, HYBRID SYSTEM MQS/MPQ, ELO/ELO POWER
- See: IN-LINE CONNECTORS, 30-PIN, HYBRID SYSTEM MQS/MPQ
- See: SOCKET HOUSINGS, 5-, 8-PIN, SYSTEM MQS/MPQ
- See: SOCKET HOUSING (RADIO CONNECTOR), HYBRID SYSTEM MQS/MPQ