Pretty common to break the connector trying to get it off. For some reason BMW made it super duper tight. I had some VANOS and TPS related fault codes at COTA. I replaced both TPS, gas pedal and both cam position sensors (probably needed it). Then when I was replacing the freeze plug I realized that I forgot I had zip tied the solenoid connector that broke at the track.
Found out that BMW sells the connector separately - Part No 61-13-8-383-300. I don't think I've seen this mentioned here. I assumed I would have to buy 20 different connectors and pin hoping that I have the right part.
1. On the new part, use a pick and gently pry the tabs circled to release the blue socket from the outer black housing.
2. Remove the pink clips so you can insert the pins. Take a pick and push down through the top and then slide the clip out.
3. The new part should be separated with the pink clips removed. There are 6 positions which are numbered 1-6. Basically you transfer the wires over…duh. You can rip the clips out on the old socket. You’ll see a little arrow, press down on the arrow with a very small flat head screwdriver and gently pull. Then insert the wire THROUGH THE BLACK OUTER HOUSING and then in the same position in the new blue socket.
Kind of important to thread the wire through the black outer housing first...if you can't figure out why then you should hire a tech to do this for you.
4. Repeat until all 6 wires are in the same position in the new blue socket. Slide the pink clips in place and pull the outer black housing over the blue socket until it is clipped in.
It will be a PIA to get on. I sprayed a little bit of WD40 on the clear gasket on the blue connector.
Found out that BMW sells the connector separately - Part No 61-13-8-383-300. I don't think I've seen this mentioned here. I assumed I would have to buy 20 different connectors and pin hoping that I have the right part.
1. On the new part, use a pick and gently pry the tabs circled to release the blue socket from the outer black housing.
2. Remove the pink clips so you can insert the pins. Take a pick and push down through the top and then slide the clip out.
3. The new part should be separated with the pink clips removed. There are 6 positions which are numbered 1-6. Basically you transfer the wires over…duh. You can rip the clips out on the old socket. You’ll see a little arrow, press down on the arrow with a very small flat head screwdriver and gently pull. Then insert the wire THROUGH THE BLACK OUTER HOUSING and then in the same position in the new blue socket.
Kind of important to thread the wire through the black outer housing first...if you can't figure out why then you should hire a tech to do this for you.
4. Repeat until all 6 wires are in the same position in the new blue socket. Slide the pink clips in place and pull the outer black housing over the blue socket until it is clipped in.
It will be a PIA to get on. I sprayed a little bit of WD40 on the clear gasket on the blue connector.
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