Disconnect the plug connections on the left and the right

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Disconnecting the plug connection on the left

Open the lid (1).
Unlock and disconnect the plug connections (2) and (3).
Release the cable from the holder (arrows).

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Disconnecting the right plug connection

Open the lid (1).
Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Release the cable from the bracket (arrow).

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