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61 11... Installing repair cable for right Side View camera

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Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES AND WIRING .

NOTE: Work is shown on the F10 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle types and equipment specifications.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)
Remove HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER
REMOVE seal mounting for engine compartment lid
REMOVE side trim panel from footwell on right A-pillar
Perform the preliminary work as described in the information REMOVING THE TRSVC CONTROL UNIT , but do not remove the TRSVC control unit.
REMOVE front seat on the driver's side
Remove BACKREST SIDE SECTION ON REAR SEAT BACKREST .
Remove BACKREST
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR REAR DOOR POST

NOTE: Required preliminary may vary according to vehicle type and equipment.

Unlock the lock (1) in direction of arrow with suitable tool.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Unlock the lock (3) carefully with a suitable tool. Pull connector housing (4) of line (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Pay attention to encoding (5)!

Fig 1: Pulling Connector Housing Of Line

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Connect repair cable (2) to Side View camera (1).

Lay repair cable (2) in direction of arrow along wiring harness (3) and secure at points marked with an arrow.

Fig 2: Locating Repair Cable To Side View Camera

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Route repair cable (1) in direction of arrow along wiring harness (2) and attach at locations marked with arrow.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to wiring harness.
Carefully thread repair cable (1) through grommet (4).

After threading and securing repair cable (1), tape off grommet (4) at location (3) with suitable adhesive tape.

Fig 3: Locating Repair Cable Of Wiring Harness

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to wiring harness.
Break through rubber grommet (3) at point (4) using a suitable tool.

Route repair cable (1) in direction of arrow along wiring harness (2) and attach at locations marked with arrow.

Thread repair cable (1) into blower housing at location (4) and continue routing in passenger footwell.

Fig 4: Locating Wiring Harness And Break Through Rubber Grommet

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IMPORTANT: To prevent moisture from entering the passenger compartment, seal opening (4) on the outside, using suitable means!

IMPORTANT: Danger of carpet damage!
Carefully move carpet (3) aside in passenger footwell.

Route repair cable (1) in direction of arrow and secure at locations marked with arrow. In area of sound insulation (2), secure repair cable (1) with adhesive tape. Thread repair cable (1) under heating and air-conditioning unit (5) in driver's footwell.

Fig 5: Locating Repair Cable Of Sound Insulation And Air-Conditioning Unit

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Repair cable (1) must not touch edge (4).
Maintain sufficient distance between repair cable (1) and edge (4).

Carefully pull carpet (5) downward. Route repair cable (2) in direction of arrow under heating and air-conditioning unit (1) and under wiring harness (3) and attach at locations marked with arrow. Attach repair cable (2) over edge (4) with adhesive tape.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Repair cable (2) must not touch edge (4).
Maintain sufficient distance between repair cable (2) and edge (4).

Fig 6: Attaching Repair Cable Over Edge With Adhesive Tape

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Carefully lay carpet to one side. Lay repair cable (2) in direction of arrow along wiring harness up to all-round vision camera control unit (1) secure to wiring harness at suitable distances.

Fig 7: Identifying Repair Cable Of Wiring Harness To All-Round Vision Camera Control Unit

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Assemble repair cable. Connect repair cable to slot (1) of TRSVC control unit (3).

NOTE: Lay and secure and overlengths of repair cable below wheel arch trim panel in left luggage compartment.

After successful completion of function check , detach start and end of faulty cable at first mounting point.

Fig 8: Identifying Repair Cable To Slot Of All-Round Vision Camera Control Unit

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