Removing Optical Contacts On Connector Side

1. Guide release tool from > VAS 1978/35-33 - release tool set  into the opening on the secondary lock and lift up the locking mechanism -Arrow-  until the lock engages in its top position.

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   Secondary lock

2. Fit release tool from > VAS 1978/35-33 - release tool set  on the primary lock and lift up the locking mechanism.

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   Primary lock

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   If it is not possible to pull out the optical waveguides, check again that the secondary lock is completely unlocked and that the primary lock is raised sufficiently.

3. Carefully pull out optical waveguides -A and B- (-Arrow-)  .

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   Optical waveguide

4. Check locking mechanisms, connector housing and contacts for possible damage and replace damaged parts if necessary.

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   • New electric lines are secured at the mounting points for the old electric lines. 
   • The damaged electric wire harness remains installed in the vehicle. 
   • The damaged electric wire harness is only disconnected directly at connected components. 

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   • Do not damage the insulation on the optical waveguides during installation. 

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   The range of spare parts available for optical waveguides depends on equipment. There is a specific set containing the individual optical waveguides to suit the equipment in the vehicle.

Select the required optical waveguide and remove it from the set.

1. Insulate damaged optical waveguide and tie it to the main wire harness.
2. Secure new optical waveguide to main wire harness.

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   Line bracket for main wire harness for luggage compartment at the right

   1. 2.1  Unclip line bracket -3-  for main wire harness for luggage compartment at the right.
   2. 2.2  Secure new optical waveguide to main wire harness.
   3. 2.3  Clip in line bracket -3-  for main wire harness for luggage compartment at the right.
3. Secure new optical waveguide to main wire harness.

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   Right cable duct

   1. 3.1  Open clips -2-  for cable duct -1-  at the read right door sill.
   2. 3.2  Secure new optical waveguide to main wire harness.
   3. 3.3  Close cable duct -1-  at the right door sill.
4. Lift up lining mat -1-  in the center tunnel until the cable duct is accessible.

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   Lining mat

5. Open clips -2-  for cable duct -1-  at the center tunnel.

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   Cable duct on center tunnel

6. Secure new optical waveguide to main wire harness -2-  .

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   Wire harness in passenger compartment, rear

7. Close cable duct -1-  on center tunnel.

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   Cable duct on center tunnel

8. Position lining mat -1-  on center tunnel.

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   Lining mat

9. Secure new optical waveguide to main wire harness.

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   Left cable duct

   1. 9.1  Open clips -2-  for cable duct -1-  at the rear left door sill.
   2. 9.2  Secure new optical waveguide to main wire harness.
   3. 9.3  Close cable duct -1-  at the rear left door sill.
10. Secure new optical waveguide to main wire harness -2-  .

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    Cable duct cover

    1. 10.1  Open cable duct cover -1-  .
    2. 10.2  Unclip line bracket -3-  from main wire harness -2-  .
    3. 10.3  Secure new optical waveguide to main wire harness -2-  .
    4. 10.4  Clip in line bracket -3-  for main wire harness -2-  .
    5. 10.5  Close cable duct cover -1-  .
11. Secure new optical waveguide to section of line for DVD autochanger -1-  .

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    Section of line for DVD autochanger