Fiber-optic cable, disconnecting from wiring harness connector

Fig 1: Releasing Catch In Fiber Optic Cable Connector Using Small Screw Driver

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Removing

Fig 2: Pulling Fiber Optic Cable Basic Module Out Of Connector Housing

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Fig 3: Making Colored Dots To Mark Assignment Of Fiber Optic Cable To Corresponding Sockets In Basic Module

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CAUTION:

Mark allocation of fiber-optic cable - 5 - to the appropriate connector socket in base module - 1 - with color marking.
Observe allocation "IN" and "OUT" - arrows 3 - on base module).

Release secondary latch - 6 - (blue pin) using a small screwdriver - arrow -.
Release catch - 2 - and remove fiber-optic cable - 5 - with brass connector pin - 4 - from base module - 1 -.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Fig 4: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

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NOTE:

Seal open harness connector - 2 - for fiber-optic cable using Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9 - 1 -.
The protective cap prevents soiling or mechanical damage on contact surface of fiber-optic cable, which would otherwise impair signal transmission.