Remove the LEM (LEM)

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Sensitive fiber-optic conductor/fiber optic cable.
Damaged fiber-optic conductors/fiber optic cables can mean that light does not reach the LED or that information/signals do not arrive.

Do not bend or kink the fiber-optic conductors/fiber optic cables too much. The minimum permitted bending radius is 25 mm.
Avoid pressure and tensile loads as well as influence of heat on the fiber-optic conductor/fiber optic cable.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON LEFT .

Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
Loosen nuts (2).
Remove the LEM (LEM) (3).

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