61 13... Removing And Installing/Replacing Fiber-Optic Cable Connector

2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 61 13... Removing And Installing/Replacing Fiber-Optic Cable Connector
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IMPORTANT: Comply with notes and instructions on handling  optical   waveguides  .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unlock catch (1) and remove deflection roller (2) from holder.

Remove adhesive tape (4).

Unlock catch on fiber-optic cable connector (5) with a suitable tool (3).

Remove fiber-optic cable connector (5) in direction of arrow from deflection roller (2).

Installation: 

Secure fiber-optic cable connector (5) with adhesive tape to deflection roller (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Tape, Deflection Roller & Catch
G06177630Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Carefully raise cover cap (1) with a suitable tool and remove from fibre-optic cable connector (2).

Fig 2: Removing Fiber-Optic Cable Connector
G05779851Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Carefully raise lock (1) and pull fibre-optic cable (2) out of fiber-optic cable connector (3).

Installation: 

Make sure fiber-optic cable (2) is correctly seated and engaged in fiber-optic cable connector (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Fiber-Optic Cable & Connector With Lock
G05779852Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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