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

Special tools required: 

• 64 1 020

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
• Work station with cleaner working surface

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 note: 

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

Fig 1: Removing Fibre Optic Conductor From Door Trim Panel

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1. Pull LED module (1) out of bracket (2).
2. Carefully pull LED module (1) from optical fibre (2).

Installation note: 

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

Fig 2: Pulling Led Module From Bracket And Optical Fiber

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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

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Installation note: 

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

Fig 4: Installing Fibre Optic Conductor

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