Fiber-optic cable between Navigation System with CD Drive Control Module and Front Information Display Control Head Control Module , replacing

Before starting repair work, perform the following:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
Remove fiber-optic cable from replacement part packaging, do not pull protective caps off of fiber-optic cable harness connectors.

Fig 1: Identifying Single Lines Of Fiber-Optic Cable With Commercial Tape

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Every 15 cm, affix both single lines of fiber-optic cable with commercial tape - arrow -.

This allows easier handling of fiber-optic cable when installing.

Remove complete glove compartment, → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Remove Front Information Display Control Head Control Module, → Front Information Display Control Head Control Module, removing and installing .

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt For Right Footwell Trim

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Remove bolt - arrow - from right footwell trim.
On both sides of faulty fiber-optic cable, cut off fiber-optic cable harness connector at points where fiber-optic cable passes into wiring harness of vehicle.
Take firm wire of about 50 cm in length and 2 mm in diameter, for example welding wire.

Fig 3: Identifying Hook In End Of Wire

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Bend a hook in end of one wire, as depicted in illustration. Distance between - arrows - is approx. 10 mm.
Thread wire through opening for Front Information Display Control Head Control Module along wiring harness into right footwell.

Fig 4: Hook Of Wire In Empty Center Compartment Of Straight Harness Connector Of Fiber-Optic Cable

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From right footwell, work hook of wire into empty center compartment - arrow - of straight harness connector of fiber-optic cable.

Fig 5: Identifying Wire Inserted In Harness Connector

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Wire must be inserted into harness connector - 1 - as follows:

Using wire, carefully pull fiber-optic cable through center console to installation compartment for Front Information Display Control Head Control Module.

Fig 6: Installing Fiber-Optic Cable Along Wiring Harness For Front Information Display Control Head Control Module

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Install fiber-optic cable along wiring harness for Front Information Display Control Head Control Module - arrow -.

Fig 7: Aligning Fiber-Optic Cable With Other Harness Connectors Of Control Module & Attach Fiber-Optic Cable Using Cable Ties

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Align fiber-optic cable with other harness connectors of control module and attach fiber-optic cable using cable ties - arrows -.

Fig 8: Identifying Front Information Display Control Head Control Module And Fiber-Optic Cable Points

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Install fiber-optic cable above glove compartment, as depicted in illustration. Opening to Front Information Display Control Head Control Module in center console is located at - arrow - , attach fiber-optic cable at points - A - with cable ties.

NOTE:

When installing fiber-optic cable, make sure it does not interfere with function of A/C control motors.

Fig 9: Taping Excess Length Of Fiber-Optic Cable Together

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Loop together any excess length of fiber-optic cable and affix with commercially available tape - arrows -. Leave about a 25 cm length of fiber-optic cable off of loop for path to Navigation System with CD Drive Control Module.

Fig 10: Attaching Loop With Cable Ties At Vent Slots On Top Of Glove Compartment & Thread Fiber-Optic Cable Through Opening Into Inside Of Glove Compartment

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Attach loop with cable ties at vent slots on top of glove compartment - arrows - and thread fiber-optic cable through opening into inside of glove compartment.
Reinstall glove compartment, make sure fiber-optic cable lies in optimal position above glove compartment. Do not remove protective cap from fiber-optic cable until just before connecting harness connectors to Navigation System with CD Drive Control Module.

NOTE:

When installing fiber-optic cable, make sure that it does not interfere with A/C control motors, that it is not kinked or sharply bent and does not cause rattling noises when installed.

Reinstall Front Information Display Control Head Control Module. Do not remove protective cap from fiber-optic cable until just before connecting harness connectors to control module.
Check and erase DTC memory using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 or Vehicle Diagnosis Service Syst. VAS 5052 to ensure proper operation of fiber-optic cable, → Checking and erasing DTC memory after replacing fiber-optic cable .