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Installing Optical Contacts On Connector Side

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Remove the dust boot right before plugging.

Check the proper condition of the contacts.

  1. Insert the optical contact -A and B-  into the connector until it engages securely.
    1. Optical contact, grey
    2. Optical contact, black
      Fig 1: Locking Primary Locking Mechanism Of Optical Contacts (Connector Side)
      G09416548Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Lock the secondary locking and check the optical contacts for tightness.
    Fig 2: Locking Secondary Locking Mechanism Of Optical Contacts (Connector Side)
    G09416549Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.