61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibre-optic cable connector
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IMPORTANT:
Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove TRIM ON C-PILLAR AT BOTTOM LEFT .
Insert a small screwdriver into openings (1).
Expand catches of cover (2) and remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.
NOTE:
Fibre-optic cables with locks at top can be removed directly.
Before the fibre-optic cables with locks at the bottom are removed, the fibre-optic cable connector (4) must be removed from the holder (3).
Removing a fibre-optic cable:
Lift lock (1) carefully and feed fibre-optic cable (2) out of connector (4).
Installation:
Make sure fibre-optic cable (2) is correctly engaged in fibre-optic cable connector (4).
Removing connector (2) from holder (3):
Release lock in bore (1) by pressing and remove fibre-optic cable connector (2) in direction of arrow from holder (3).