61 11... Remove and install / replace the HSD cable for the Top View camera in the exterior mirror, left or right

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

NOTE: HSD cable length: 380 mm

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE PROTECTIVE CAP ON LEFT OR RIGHT EXTERIOR MIRROR .

REMOVE EXTERIOR MIRROR FROM LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

Lever out the cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Pull the rubber grommet including internal connector (1) out of the mirror housing (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pulling Rubber Grommet From Mirror Housing

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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 the connector housing (4) off the HSD cable (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Pay attention to encoding (5)!

Fig 3: Pulling HSD Cable Connector Housing

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Feed the HSD cable (3) out of the rubber grommet (2).

NOTE: Leave the rubber grommet (2) on the connector (1).

Feed the HSD cable (3) out of the mirror housing (4).

Fig 4: Installing HSD Cable Into Rubber Grommet

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Installation note:

The HSD cable (1) is routed in the mirror housing (2) as shown.

Fig 5: Identifying HSD Cable And Mirror Housing

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