63 31 255 Removing and installing/replacing optical fibre in rear left or right door trim panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL

Release retaining clips (1) for optical fibre (2) from door trim panel (3).

Carefully feed optical fibre (2) in direction of arrow out of door trim panel (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Clips, Optical Fibre And Door Trim Panel

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Installation:

Make sure retaining clips (1) are correctly engaged on door trim panel (3).