61 13... Crimping stop parts

Special tools required: 

• 0 494 159
• 0 496 849
• 0 496 833
• 2 407 379
• 61 4 320
• 61 4 340
• 61 0 210
• 61 0 220
• 61 0 230

Preliminary work needed: 

• Notes for OPENING CONTACTS AND LOCKS  of different connector systems.
• CUTTING CABLES TO LENGTH AND STRIPPING OFF INSULATION 

Special tools for wiring harness repair.

New part for vehicle electrical system (stops and housing) available via BMW/MINI.

1. Crimping of NanoMQS stops (only G11; G12) 

   Crimping of NanoMQS contacts (MQS).

   • Special tool handle 0 494 159 or 0 496 849
   • Special tool (die-plate) 0 496 833
   • Stripping tool 2 407 379
2. Crimping of stops up to 2.5 mm 2 

   Crimping MICRO QUADLOCK SYSTEM CONTACTS (MQS) .

   • Special tool 61 4 320

   Crimping MICRO POWER QUADLOCK CONTACTS (MPQ) .

   • Special tool 61 4 320

   Crimping miscellaneous stop parts up to 2.5 mm2

   • Special tool 61 4 340 (as of 03/2010 replaces 61 4 328)
3. Crimping of stops above 2.5 mm 2 

   Crimping load current contacts (LSK 8).

   • Special tool 61 0 210

   Crimping SLK 2.8.

   • Special tool 61 0 220

   Crimping double spring contact (DFK 40)

   Crimping MAK 8

   • Special tool 61 0 230

Checking crimping 

Check insulation crimping (8) and wire crimp (9) against following illustrations to ensure crimps are correctly located.

Fig 1: Locating Insulation Crimping And Wire Crimp

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Correct crimping: 

Visible conductor end (10).

Visible insulation end (11).

Fig 2: Conductor End (Correct Crimping)

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Incorrect crimping: 

Conductor end (10) inserted too far.

Insulation end (11) in wire crimp.

If necessary, repeat crimping with a new contact.

Fig 3: Conductor End (Incorrect Crimping)

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Incorrect crimping: 

Conductor end (10) not visible.

Insulation end (11) not visible.

If necessary, repeat crimping with a new contact.

Fig 4: Conductor End (Incorrect Crimping)

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