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

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Removing And Installing/Replacing Fibre-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). Remove fibre optic cable (3) from deflection roller (2). Unlock catch on fibre-optic cable connector (5) with a suitable tool (4). Remove fibre-optic cable connector (5) in direction of arrow from deflection roller (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Fibre-Optic Cable Connector And Unlock Catch
G05779850Courtesy 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: Identifying Fibre-Optic Cable Connector And Raise Cover Cap
G05779851Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Carefully raise lock (1) and pull fibre optic cable (2) out of fibre optic cable plug (3). Installation:  Make sure fibre-optic cable (2) is correctly seated and engaged in fibre-optic cable connector (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Fibre-Optic Cable Connector And Fibre-Optic Cable
G05779852Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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