61 13.. Removing and installing/replacing fibre-optic cable connector

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IMPORTANT: Comply with notes and instructions on Handling Fibre-Optic Cables.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Side Section On Rear Seat Backrest on left

Unlock catch (1) and remove deflection roller (2).

Remove fibre optic cable (3) from deflection roller (2).

Unlock fibre optic cable plug (4) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Catch, Fibre Optic Cable, Deflection Roller And Fibre Optic Cable Plug

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Carefully raise cover cap (1) and remove from fibre optic cable plug (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Cap And Fibre Optic Cable Plug

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Carefully raise lock (1) and pull fibre optic cable (2) out of fibre optic cable plug (3).

Installation:

Make sure fibre-optic cable (2) is correctly seated in fibre-optic cable connector (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Lock, Fibre Optic Cable And Fibre Optic Cable Plug

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