61 11 210 Installing repair cable for left exterior mirror camera

2011 BMW X6 MSECTION 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:

On driver's side, release screws (1) and remove air duct (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct And Screws
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Unlock the lock (1) in direction of arrow with suitable tool.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

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)!

Fig 2: Pulling Connector Housing
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Release screw (1).

Pull out plug connection (2) from A-pillar.

Fig 3: Identifying A-Pillar Plug Connection And Screw
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Open lock (2).

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection Lock
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On both sides, remove secondary lock (1) and pull off in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Removing Secondary Lock
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Release lock (2) and pull off cable (1).

Tie back pulled-off cable (1) on wiring harness.

Fig 6: Identifying Wiring Harness Cable And Lock
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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).

Fig 7: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Cable And Slot
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Route repair cable along wiring harness in direction of arrow and secure.

Fig 8: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Cable Route
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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
Fig 9: Identifying Reversing Camera, Left And Right Bumper Camera And Exterior Mirror Camera
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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.

NOTE: Lay any repair cable overlength under carpet and secure.

Once the camera has been successfully checked, cut off old cable connector.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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