66 54 511 Replacing night vision camera

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).! See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove night vision camera. See 66 54 010 Removing And Installing Complete Night Vision Camera .

Release screw (1) on both sides. Remove camera (2) from holder (3). During installation, insert camera (1) in holder (2). Left guide pin (3) must be correctly seated in holder.

Fig 1: Installing Camera

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Left guide pin (3) must be correctly seated in holder (2). Apply screw securing adhesive to screw (4) and tighten screw.

Fig 2: Ensuring Left Guide Pin Is Correctly Seated In Holder

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Tab (1) must snap noticeably into holder (2). Make sure guide pin (3) is correctly seated in holder. Apply screw securing adhesive to screw (4) and tighten screw.

Fig 3: Ensuring Tab Snaps Into Holder

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Adjust night vision camera. See 66 54 001 Adjusting Night Vision Camera .