61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibreoptic cable connector

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibreoptic cable connector
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IMPORTANT: Comply with notes and instructions on handling handling optical fibres. 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

E60: 

Insert a small screwdriver into openings (1).

Expand catches of cover (2) and remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Openings
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