86 21 ... Replacing Inside Light Power Cable

2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 86 21 ... Replacing Inside Light Power Cable
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NOTE: Remove inside light cover and lamp housing, refer to 86 21 ... REPLACING INSIDE LIGHTΒ .
Remove inside light plug.

Carefully remove adhesive bonds of power cable (1) from hood surface.

Installation:Β 

Carefully remove traces of old adhesive with a scraper.

Use standard heat gun adhesive as adhesive.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Cable
G04766508Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Carefully remove adhesive bonds of power cable (1) from hood surface.

Installation:Β 

Carefully remove traces of old adhesive with a scraper. Use standard heat gun adhesive as adhesive.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Cable
G04766509Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove flat connectors (1). Strip cable ends (2) and connect to a new cable. Feed cable connection through opening (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Flat Connectors
G04766510Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lay new power cable with old power cable through duct (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Duct
G04766511Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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