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63 31... Removing and installing/replacing front left or right top door trip panel fibre optic conductor

Special tools required

WARNING: Fibre optic conductors are sensitive (risk of damage). Always handle carefully.

Necessary preliminary tasks 

Top fibre optic conductor below decorative strip 

Use special tool 64 1 020 to unclip fibre optic conductor (2) from door trim panel (1) at the fastening clips (3) with light rotating movement.

Installation: 

Make sure fibre optic conductor (1) correctly locks at fastening clips (3).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fibre Optic Conductor From Door Trim Panel Fastening Clips Using Special Tool
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  1. Pull LED-module (1) out of bracket (2).
  2. Carefully pull LED-module (1) from fibre optic conductor (2).

Installation: 

LED-module (1) must lock into position (light distribution).

Fig 2: Pulling Led-Module From Fibre Optic Conductor
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Feed fibre optic conductor (1) out of door trim panel (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Fibre Optic Conductor From Door Trim Panel
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Installation: 

Check fibre optic conductor (1) for damage (scratches or cracks), replace if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Fibre Optic Conductor
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