63 31... Removing and installing/replacing fibre optic conductor of rear door trim panel, storage compartment

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Special tools required:

64 1 020

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .
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Fibre optic conductor in storage compartment

Remove LED module (3) in direction of arrow from bracket (2).
Carefully pull LED module (3) from fibre optic conductor (1).

Fig 1: Removing LED Module From Bracket
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IMPORTANT: Use suitable protector (2) to avoid damaging the storage compartment.

Pull out fibre optic conductor (1) with special tool 64 1 020 and unclip.

Fig 2: Identifying Suitable Protector And Fibre Optic Conductor

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IMPORTANT: (Risk of fibre optic conductor (1) breaking!)

Fig 3: Turning Fibre Optic Conductor

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Pull downward
Turn downward towards rear side of storage compartment
Fold straight up
Feed out and remove

Fig 4: Removing Fibre Optic Conductor
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Installation:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Fibre Optic Conductor

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