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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Notes On Handling Optical Fibers
CAUTION: To avoid damage when handling optical fibers, comply with the
following
points:
The minimum permitted bending radius is 25 mm
Do not subject optical fibers to compressive and tensile load
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,
SEE MORE:
Socket Housing (Radio Plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
Manufactured by AMP : The following contact types without strand sealing can
be fitted in the plug housings:
MQS (Micro Quadlock System)
MPQ, width 2.8 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)
MPQ, width 5.2 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)
Removing MPQ contacts from radio plug:
Press lock (1) in direction of arrow
Compression Testing
In order for an engine to run smoothly and efficiently, the combustion
chamber must be free of leakage. An
engine with low compression in one or more cylinders is inefficient and will run
rough or lack in performance.
Low compression may or may not cause the MIL to illuminate.
Low compression ca
