Data Bus on Board Diagnostic Interface -J533-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to REAR SEAT BENCH/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . .

-- Fold back the front of the insulation mat.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows-, if equipped.

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-- Remove the Data Bus on Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- -3- from the threaded pins.

-- Disconnect the connector -5- and the connector -4- for the fiber-optic cable.

NOTE:

If the ground cable -1- is above the fastener on the Data Bus on Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- as illustrated, then it must be loosened on the ground distributor -2-.

-- Seal the open wiring harness connector -2- of the fiber-optic cable with the :VAS6223/9 -1-.

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NOTE:

The protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to the front surface of the fiber-optic cable which would impair light transmission.

-- Press the retaining tab -1- to disconnect the connector, turn the retaining bracket in direction of -arrow- and remove the connector.

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