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

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SIDE SECTION ON REAR SEAT BACKREST on left

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Cap And Connector

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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, Connector And Lock

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