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61 13... Repairing ribbon cables

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Place ribbon cables (1) in connector housing (2) and close cover (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Ribbon Cables, Connector Housing And Close Cover
G04727540Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Place connector housing (1) in pliers (2) 61 1 190 .

Close pliers (2).

Fig 2: Placing Connector Housing In Pliers
G04750245Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.