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

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Special tools required:

64 1 020

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
Work station with cleaner working surface

Top fiber optic conductor below decorative strip

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

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Fiber Optic Conductor, Door Trim Panel, And Fastening Clips

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Pull LED-module (1) out of bracket (2).
Carefully pull LED-module (1) from fiber optic conductor (2).

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Pulling LED Module Out Of Bracket And Pulling LED Module From Fiber Optic Conductor

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Feed fiber optic conductor (1) out of door trim panel (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Feeding Fiber Optic Conductor Out Of Door Trim Panel

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Fiber Optic Conductor

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