Removing Main Wire Harness

NOTIFICATION 

Incorrect handling of main wire harness 

• Risk of damage to lines 

  → The main wire harness contains all airbag lines, antenna lines and optical waveguides.

  → The main wire harness must not be separated and is always replaced as a complete wire harness when carrying out extensive repairs.

  → If individual lines are damaged, shut off these lines and install new lines. Lay the new lines along the main wire harness and secure them to the main wire harness.

NOTIFICATION 

Incorrect handling of optical waveguides 

• Risk of damage to optical waveguide 

  → Observe the requirements for working with and installing optical waveguides.

1. Mask door sill and door panel for left rear door.
2. Get another person to help you to remove the main wire harness with all its sub-parts up to the door sill for the left rear door from the vehicle.