63 31... Removing and installing/replacing fiber optic conductor of front door trim panel (storage compartment)

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WARNING: Fiber optic conductors are sensitive (risk of damage). Always handle carefully.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove front door trim. See 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Work station with cleaner working surface

Fiber optic conductor at bottom of storage compartment:

IMPORTANT: Carefully pull fiber optic conductor (1) out of LED module (2) from storage side.
(See next work step.)
LED must remain plugged into holder (3). (Risk of damage).

Fig 1: Pulling Fiber Optic Conductor Out Of LED Module

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Grasp the end of the fiber optic conductor (1) with finger and unclip in direction of arrow.
Carefully pull fiber optic conductor (1) from LED module in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pulling Fiber Optic Conductor From LED Module
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Installation note:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Fiber Optic Conductor

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