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61 13... Special tools for wiring harness repairs

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Special tools required: 

Repair range, vehicle electrical system: 

Single parts for wiring harness repairs

Sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools For Vehicle Electrical System Repairing
G10139836Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release and press-out tool: 

Handling: 

Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables: 

Wire stripper MultiStrip10

Handling: 

Crimping stop parts (small contacts) and butt connectors: 

Crimping stop parts (large contacts) and butt connectors: