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61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibreoptic cable connector

IMPORTANT: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides   .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove trim on C-pillar at bottom left  .

Slacken nut (2).

Feed fibre optic cable (1) out of holder (3).

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

Remove fibre-optic cable connector (4) in direction of arrow from bracket (3).

Fig 1: Remove Fibre-Optic Cable Connector In Direction Of Arrow
G06213393Courtesy 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: Raise Cover Cap And Remove Fibre-Optic Cable Connector
G06213394Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Carefully raise lock (1) and pull fibre-optic cable (2) out of fibreoptic cable connector (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
G06213395Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.