Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533-: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts

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-- Remove the rear seat bench. Refer to REAR BENCH SEAT .

-- Fold back the front of the insulation mat.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows-, if equipped.

-- Remove the Data Bus on board diagnostic interface -3- from the threaded pins.

-- Disconnect the connector -5- and the connector -4- for the fiber-optic cable.

NOTE: If the ground wire -1- is above the mount on the Data Bus on board diagnostic interface as shown, then it must be loosened on the ground distributor -2-.

-- Seal open wiring harness fiber optic connector -2- with Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9 -item 1-.

Fig 2: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

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NOTE: Protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to end face of fiber optic cable which would impair signal transmission.

-- To disconnect electrical connector, press catch -1-, turn retaining bracket in -direction of arrow- and remove connector.

Fig 3: Identifying Catch And Retainer

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