61 11... Installing repair cable for right Side View camera

Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES AND WIRING .

NOTE: Work is shown on the F01 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle types and equipment specifications.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)
Remove HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER
Remove SEAL MOUNTING FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .
Remove SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, RIGHT .
Preliminary work is described in REMOVING CONTROL UNIT FOR TOP-/REAR-/SIDE- VIEW CAMERA , but do not remove the control unit.
Remove FRONT SEAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE
Remove backrest side section on rear seat backrest.
Remove BACKREST
Remove BOTTOM TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR POST

NOTE: Required preliminary may vary according to vehicle type and equipment.

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 1: Identifying Lock And Connector Housing

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Connect repair cable (2) to Side View camera (1).

Lay repair cable (2) in direction of arrow along wiring harness (3) and secure at points marked with an arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Side View Camera, Wiring Harness, And Repair Cable

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Route repair cable (1) in direction of arrow along wiring harness (2) and attach at locations marked with arrow.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to wiring harness.

Carefully thread repair cable (1) through grommet (4).

After threading and securing repair cable (1), tape off grommet (4) at location (3) with suitable adhesive tape.

Fig 3: Threading Repair Cable Through Grommet

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to wiring harness.

Break through rubber grommet (3) at point (4) using a suitable tool.

Route repair cable (1) in direction of arrow along wiring harness (2) and attach at locations marked with arrow.

Thread repair cable (1) into blower housing at location (4) and continue routing in passenger footwell.

IMPORTANT: To prevent moisture from entering the passenger compartment, seal opening (4) on the outside, using suitable means!

Fig 4: Routing Repair Cable To Passenger Footwell

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IMPORTANT: Danger of carpet damage!

Carefully move carpet (3) aside in passenger footwell.

Route repair cable (1) in direction of arrow and secure at locations marked with arrow. In area of sound insulation (2), secure repair cable (1) with adhesive tape. Thread repair cable (1) under heating and air-conditioning unit (5) in driver's footwell.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Repair cable (1) must not touch edge (4).

Maintain sufficient distance between repair cable (1) and edge (4).

Fig 5: Threading Repair Cable Under Heating And Air-Conditioning Unit In Driver's Footwell

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Carefully pull carpet (5) downward. Route repair cable (2) in direction of arrow under heating and air-conditioning unit (1) and under wiring harness (3) and attach at locations marked with arrow. Attach repair cable (2) over edge (4) with adhesive tape.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Repair cable (2) must not touch edge (4).

Maintain sufficient distance between repair cable (2) and edge (4).

Fig 6: Routing Repair Cable

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Carefully lay carpet to one side. Lay repair cable (2) in direction of arrow along wiring harness up to all-round vision camera control unit (1) secure to wiring harness at suitable distances.

Fig 7: Routing Repair Cable Up To Control Unit

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Assemble repair cable. Connect repair cable to slot (1) of all-round vision camera control unit (3).

NOTE: Lay and secure and overlengths of repair cable below wheel arch trim panel in left luggage compartment.

After successful completion of function check , detach start and end of faulty cable at first mounting point.

Fig 8: Connecting Repair Cable To Control Unit

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