86 21... Replacing inside light power cable: Installation

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Carefully remove traces of old adhesive with a scraper.

Use standard heat gun adhesive as adhesive.

Carefully remove adhesive bonds of power cable (1) from hood surface.

Fig 1: Remove Adhesive Bonds Of Power Cable From Hood Surface

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Carefully remove traces of old adhesive with a scraper. Use standard heat gun adhesive as adhesive.

Fig 1: Remove Traces Of Old Adhesive

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Remove flat connectors (1). Strip cable ends (2) and connect to a new cable. Feed cable connection through opening (3).

Fig 2: Feed Cable Connection Through Opening (3)

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Lay new power cable with old power cable through duct (1).

Fig 3: Lay New Power Cable With Old Power Cable Through Duct (1)

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