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Removing And Installing Optical Contacts On Socket Side

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  1. Release the spring cap on both sides and remove using the press-out tool. See TOOLS  .
    Fig 1: Releasing Spring Cap
    G03092893Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove LWL module from the connector.
  3. Place the tool for releasing the contact locking of the LWL module and lift the locking.
    Fig 2: Releasing Contact Locking Of LWL Module
    G03092894Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • -A-  Optical contact, grey see Fig 2 .
    • -B-  Optical contact, black see Fig 2 .
  4. Pull LWL, e.g., -B-  carefully in the -direction of the arrow-  . See Fig 2 . If it is not possible to pull out the LWL, check again if the locking is completely released.
    • Visual inspection of lockings, connector housing, and contacts for possible damage and if necessary, exchange the damaged parts.