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61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibre-optic cable connector

IMPORTANT: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unlock catch (1) and remove deflection roller (2).

Remove fibre optic cable (3) from deflection roller (2).

Unlock catch on fibre-optic cable connector (5) with a suitable tool (4).

Remove fibre-optic cable connector (5) in direction of arrow from deflection roller (2).

Fig 1: Removing Fibre-Optic Cable Connector From Deflection Roller
G10022331Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Carefully raise cover cap (1) with a suitable tool and remove from fibre-optic cable connector (2).

Fig 2: Raising Cover Cap
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Carefully raise lock (1) and pull fibre optic cable (2) out of fibre optic cable plug (3).

Installation: 

Make sure fibre-optic cable (2) is correctly seated and engaged in fibre-optic cable connector (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Fibre-Optic Cable And Fibre-Optic Cable Connector
G10022333Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.