Disconnecting Optical Waveguide

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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.

Information

Before routing a new optical waveguide:

Visually check the locks, connector housing and contacts for damage .
Replace damaged parts if necessary .

Release plug connection for optical waveguide (left plug connection) from the TV tuner -arrow- and disconnect it -arrow a- .

Fig 1: Releasing And Disconnecting Electric Plug Connections
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Release plug connection for optical waveguide -3- at the PCM system -arrow a- and disconnect it -arrow A- . Release and disconnect electric plug connections -4, 5, 6, 7, 8- .

Fig 2: Unplugging Optical Waveguide From PCM
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