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61 11 210 Installing repair cable for left exterior mirror camera
Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES AND WIRING .
Necessary preliminary work:
- Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
- Remove trim panel for door post, bottom left.
- Remove front left entrance strip.
- Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .
- Remove FOOTWELL SIDE TRIM PANEL ON A-PILLAR, LEFT .
- Remove FOOTWELL MODULE .
On driver's side, release screws (1) and remove air duct (2).
Unlock the lock (1) in direction of arrow with suitable tool.
Unlock the lock (3) carefully with a suitable tool. Pull connector housing (4) of line (2) in direction of arrow.
Installation note:
Pay attention to encoding (5)!
Release screw (1).
Pull out plug connection (2) from A-pillar.
Open lock (2).
Disconnect plug connection (1).
On both sides, remove secondary lock (1) and pull off in direction of arrow.
Release lock (2) and pull off cable (1).
Tie back pulled-off cable (1) on wiring harness.
Guide repair cable (1) through opening in A-pillar into passenger compartment.
Secure repair cable (1) to wiring harness with insulating tape.
Insert repair cable (1) into slot (2).
Route repair cable along wiring harness in direction of arrow and secure.
| Plug 1 | Bumper camera, right |
| Plug 2 | Exterior mirror camera, right |
| Plug 3 | Reversing camera |
| Plug 4 | Bumper camera, left |
| Plug 5 | Exterior mirror camera, left |
Pull off connector (5) from all-round vision camera control unit.
Tie back cable that has been pulled off to the wiring harness.
Attach repair cable at free slot.
Once the camera has been successfully checked, cut off old cable connector.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.