63 99... Replacing fibre optic cable in door trim panel (long version or from 03/2007)

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WARNING: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Detach spring washer (1) from fibre optic cable (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Washer And Fibre Optic Cable

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Remove fibre optic cable (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Fibre Optic Cable

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