Mike's Workshop Manuals: Service manuals for every vehicle
Home >> Mini >> 2012 >> Cooper Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 2419 (General Electrical System - Repair (E88)) >> Plug Connections, Terminals, Power Distribution Box >> 61 13... Opening Plug Housings And Removing Contacts Of Different Plug Systems >> 61 13... In-Line Plugs, 24-Pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ >> Pin Housing

Pin Housing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2013 BMW 128i, 2012 BMW 128i, 2011 BMW 128i, 2010 BMW 135i, and 2010 BMW 128i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Press locks (1) on cap (2) upwards on both sides.

Detach cap from housing carrier (3).

NOTE: Detaching the cap releases the secondary locks of the pin contacts in the contact carriers.
Fig 1: Pressing Locks On Cap Upwards On Both Sides
G05478482Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull contact carrier (1) out of housing carrier (2).

The pin contacts are pulled out of a contact carrier as described under "SOCKET HOUSING ".

Fig 2: Pulling Contact Carrier Out Of Housing Carrier
G05478483Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.