Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Fiber-Optic Cable, Disconnecting from Wiring Harness Connector

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Removing

–	Unplug connector for fiber optic cable from appropriate control unit.

–	Release the locking mechanism in the fiber-optic cable connector -1- by pushing on it.

–	Release the secondary lock -2- with a small screwdriver.

–	Remove the fiber-optic cable.

Caution

Install the cap on the trunk, in order to protect the fiber-optic cable from dust and dirt.

Use a new housing since it is likely that the secondary lock was damaged during the removal of the fiber-optic cable.

Note the arrows for allocation on the base module “IN” and “OUT”.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

–	Install the fiber-optic cable according to the markings.

Note

Push the corrugated tube into the connector housing until it audibly engages.

Fiber-Optic Cable, Disconnecting from Wiring Harness Connector

Cover the open connector -2- for the fiber-optic cable using the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps -VAS6223/9--item 1-.

The protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to end face of fiber optic cable which would impair signal transmission.

Fiber-Optic Cable, Disconnecting from Wiring Harness Connector

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