63 31 320 Replacing the LED module in the front door trim panel on the left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL

Removal:

Door opener

Disconnect connector (1).

Release LED module for side trim panel (2) from holder.

Fig 1: Side Trim Panel And Connector

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Door opener

Release fibre-optic conductor (2) on latch mechanism by using a screwdriver (3 mm blade).

Pull fibre-optic conductor (2) out of LED module for side trim panel (1).

Fig 2: Fibre-Optic Conductor And Side Trim Panel - Door Opener

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Door pocket:

Unlock and disconnect connector on LED module for side trim panel (2).

Carefully release fibre-optic conductor (1) from holder.

Release LED module for side trim panel (2) from holder.

Fig 3: Fibre-Optic Conductor And Side Trim Panel - Door Pocket

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Door pocket:

Release fibre-optic conductor (2) on latch mechanism by using a screwdriver (3 mm blade).

Pull fibre-optic conductor (2) out of LED module for side trim panel (1).

Fig 4: Fibre-Optic Conductor And Side Trim Panel

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Door trim panel

Unlock and disconnect connector on LED module for side trim panel (2).

Release LED module for side trim panel (2) with fibre-optic conductor out of holder.

Fig 5: Side Trim Panel

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Door trim panel

Release fibre-optic conductor (2) on latch mechanism by using a screwdriver (3 mm blade).

Pull fibre-optic conductor (2) out of LED module for side trim panel (1).

Fig 6: Fibre-Optic Conductor And Side Trim Panel - Door Trim Panel

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Installation:

Door opener

Join fibre-optic conductor (2) in LED module for side trim panel (1).

Ensure fibre-optic conductor (2) is correctly fitted and engaged in LED module for side trim panel (1).

Fig 7: Fibre-Optic Conductor And Side Trim Panel - Door Opener

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Door opener

Feed in LED module for side trim panel (1) with fibre-optic conductor into holder (2) and door trim panel.

Connect connector to LED module for side trim panel (1).

Fig 8: Side Trim Panel And Connector

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Door pocket:

Join fibre-optic conductor (2) in LED module for side trim panel (1).

NOTE: Ensure fibre-optic conductor (2) is correctly fitted and engaged in LED module for side trim panel (1).

Fig 9: Fibre-Optic Conductor And Side Trim Panel

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Door pocket:

Feed in LED module for side trim panel (2) with fibre-optic conductor into holder (1) and door trim panel.

Connect connector to LED module for side trim panel (2).

NOTE: Ensure fibre-optic conductor (1) and LED module for side trim panel (2) are correctly fitted in holder and door trim panel.

Fig 10: Fibre-Optic Conductor And Side Trim Panel - Door Pocket

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Door trim panel

Join fibre-optic conductor (2) in LED module for side trim panel (1).

NOTE: Ensure fibre-optic conductor (2) is correctly fitted and engaged in LED module for side trim panel (1).

Fig 11: Fibre-Optic Conductor And Side Trim Panel - Door Trim Panel

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Door trim panel

Feed in LED module for side trim panel (1) with fibre-optic conductor into holder.

Connect connector to LED module for side trim panel (1).

NOTE: Ensure fibre-optic conductor and LED module for side trim panel are correctly fitted in holder and door trim panel.

Fig 12: Side Trim Panel

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