BMW X5: Opening Plug Housings And Removing Contacts Of Different Plug Systems
Special tools required:
- 61 0 300
- 61 0 400
- 61 1 150
Abbreviations and what they mean:
ABBREVIATIONS MEANINGS
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Ultrasonic-welded connectors:
Ultrasonic-welded connectors (1) can be identified by the welds (2) on their longitudinal side.
The contacts of these connectors cannot be replaced. Replace plug completely.
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Fig. 23: Identifying Ultrasonic-Welded Connectors
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
Replaced as from 09/2005 by: 61 0 300
61 0 400
Repair instructions for opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems
For plug contact systems not listed, refer to appropriate Service Information:
Plug system D 1.5/D 2.5:
- Circular plugs, 7 -, 8-pin, System D 2.5
- Circular plugs, 13-pin, System D 2.5
- Circular plugs, 20-pin, System D 2.5
- Circular plugs, 4 -, 7-, 10 -, 12 -, 25-pin, System D 1.5/D 2.5
- In-line plugs, 15-pin, System D 2.5
- In-line plugs, 8-, 12-pin, System D 2.5
- In-line plugs, 30-pin, System D 2.5
- In-line plugs, 20-pin, System D 2.5
Plug system JPT/MDK/DFK:
- In-line plugs, 2-pin, System JPT ELA
- In-line plugs, 2-pin, System MDK 3plus 2.8
- In-line plugs, 4-pin, System DFK ELA
Plug system Elo/Elo-Power:
- In-line plugs, 4-, 10-pin, System Elo
- In-line plugs, 6-to 50-pin, System Elo
- In-line plugs, 3-, 6-pin, System Elo-Power 2.8
Plug system MQS/MPQ:
- In-line plugs, 6-, 8-pin, System MQS
- In-line plugs, 2-pin, System MPQ 2.8
- Control unit plugs, 25-, 35-, 55-, 83-, 88-pin
- In-line plugs, 24-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- Socket housing 42-, 43-pin, Hybrid System MQS / MPQ
- Socket housings 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo-Power
- In-line plugs, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- Socket housings, 5-, 8-pin, System MQS/MPQ
- Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
UNLOCKING AND DISCONNECTING DIFFERENT PLUG CONNECTIONS
NOTE: Examples of unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections.
Press lock and open clip in direction of arrow.
Disconnect plug connection.
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Fig. 24: Pressing Lock
Press lock and open clip in direction of arrow.
Disconnect plug connection.
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Fig. 25: Opening Clip
Open clip in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 26: Disconnecting Plug Connection
Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 27: Disconnecting Plug Connection
Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 28: Pressing Lock
Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 29: Disconnecting Plug Connection
Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 30: Pressing Lock
Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 31: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Fig. 32: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Butt Connector For Repairing A Plug Connection
Special tools required:
61 0 300
61 9 040
IMPORTANT:
Identify cause of damage (e.g. sharp-edged body parts, faulty
electrical
loads, jammed mechanisms, corrosion caused by ingress of water,
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