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

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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

Carefully detach fibre optic conductor (1) from LED module (3) (retainer).

Installation note:

LED-module (3) must lock into position (light distribution).

Fig 1: Detaching Fibre Optic Conductor

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Upper fibre optic conductor:

Use special tool 64 1 020 to unclip fibre optic conductor (3) from retaining clips (1) in door panel (2) and remove.

Installation note:

The fibre optic conductor (3) must be securely locked in the retaining clips (1) on the door trim panel (2).

Fig 2: Unclipping Fibre Optic Conductor From Retaining Clips

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Installation note:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Fibre Optic Conductor

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