61 11 211 Installing repair cable for right exterior mirror camera

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trim panel for door post, bottom right. See 51 43 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (BOTTOM)
• Remove entrance strip, front right. See 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP
• Remove instrument panel trim, bottom left.
• Remove side trim panel from footwell on right A-pillar. See 51 43 075 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, RIGHT
• Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism. See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR PEDALS
• Remove and install side carpet on storage compartment (center console).

Release screws (1) on driver's and passenger sides and remove air duct (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct With Screws

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Unlock the lock (1) in direction of arrow with suitable tool.

Unlock the lock (3) carefully with a suitable tool. Pull connector housing (4) of line (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:  Pay attention to encoding (5)!

Fig 2: Identifying Lock And Connector Housing

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Release screw (1). Pull out plug connection (2) from A-pillar.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Plug Connection From A-Pillar

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Open lock (2). Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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On both sides, remove secondary lock (1) and pull off in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Removing Secondary Lock And Pulling Off

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Release lock (2) and pull off cable (1). Tie back pulled-off cable (1) on wiring harness.

Fig 6: Releasing Lock And Pulling Off Cable

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Guide repair cable (1) through opening in A-pillar into passenger compartment. Secure repair cable (1) to wiring harness with insulating tape. Insert repair cable (1) into slot (2).

Fig 7: Installing Repair Cable

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Route repair cable along wiring harness in direction of arrow and secure.

Fig 8: Routing Repair Cable Along Wiring Harness

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Route repair cable along wiring harness in direction of arrow and secure.

Fig 9: Routing Repair Cable Along Wiring Harness In Direction Of Arrow

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Feed through repair cable (1) under heating and air-conditioning unit (2) from passenger footwell into driver's footwell.

Fig 10: Feeding Repair Cable Under HVAC From Passenger Footwell Into Driver Footwell

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Lay repair cable in direction of arrow under heating and air-conditioning unit (1), foam material (2) and carpet (3).

Fig 11: Laying Repair Cable Under HVAC Unit, Foam Material And Carpet

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Pull off connector (2) from all-round vision camera control unit. Tie back cable that has been pulled off to the wiring harness. Attach repair cable at free slot.

Fig 12: Attaching Repair Cable At Free Slot

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