Disconnecting Optical Waveguide

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Information

Observe the general information on optical waveguides. → General information on optical waveguides - MOST bus

NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to load or to the control unit

→ Remove the ignition key and switch off load before disconnecting or removing load.

Release the connectors of the damaged optical waveguides on the affected components -arrow a- and disconnect them. The illustration shows the connector on the CD changer as an example.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector For Optical Waveguide
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Cut off the connector of the damaged optical waveguide, isolate it and tie it to the main wire harness.