BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Fiber - Optic Cable Connector

IMPORTANT: Comply with notes and instructions on handling fiber-optic cables.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove side section on rear seat backrest on left.

Remove fiber optic cable (1) from holder (2).

Unlock fiber optic cable plug (3) and remove.

Fig. 75: Identifying Fiber Optic Cable, Fiber Optic Cable Plug And Holder

Carefully raise cover cap (1) and remove from fiber optic cable plug (2).

Fig. 76: Identifying Cover Cap And Fiber Optic Cable Plug

Carefully raise lock (1) and pull fiber optic cable (2) out of fiber optic cable plug (3).

Fig. 77: Identifying Lock, Fiber Optic Cable And Fiber Optic Cable Plug

UNLOCKING AND DISCONNECTING DIFFERENT PLUG CONNECTIONS

NOTE: Examples of unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections.

Press lock and open clip in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig. 78: Pressing Lock

Press lock and open clip in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig. 79: Opening Clip

Open clip in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig. 80: Disconnecting Plug Connection

Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig. 81: Disconnecting Plug Connection

Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig. 82: Pressing Lock

Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig. 83: Disconnecting Plug Connection

Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig. 84: Pressing Lock

Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig. 85: Disconnecting Plug Connection

Press lock and disconnect plug connection in direction of arrow.

Fig. 86: Disconnecting Plug Connection

BASE OF TAB CONNECTOR HOUSINGS

Unlock hook (1) with special tool 61 1 360 and slide plug housing downwards out of base.

Fig. 87: Sliding Plug Housing Downwards Out Of Base

CRIMPING MICRO POWER QUADLOCK CONTACTS (MPQ)

Special tools required:

• 61 4 320

To crimp MPQ contacts, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 325 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320.

NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.

Fig. 88: Identifying Pliers 61 4 321

Open pliers (1).

NOTE: Place contact (2) with utmost care in designated nest (observe cable crosssection) in crimping head (3). Make sure it is exactly positioned.

Place MPQ contact (2) in crimping head (3).

Close pliers (1) one notch.

Fig. 89: Identifying Pliers And Crimping Head

NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from cables.

Insert stripped cable (2).

Close pliers (1) fully.

Open pliers (1) and remove cable (2).

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping.

Fig. 90: Identifying Stripped Cable And Pliers

CRIMPING MICRO QUADLOCK SYSTEM CONTACTS (MQS)

Special tools required:

• 61 4 320

To crimp MQS contacts, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 324 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320.

NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.

Fig. 91: Identifying Pliers 61 4 321

Open pliers (1).

Fold up contact carrier (2).

Insert MQS contact (3) in contact carrier (2).

Fold back contact carrier (2).

Fig. 92: Identifying Pliers And Contact Carrier

NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from cables.

Close pliers (1) one notch.

Insert stripped cable (2).

Close pliers (1) fully.

Fig. 93: Identifying Pliers And Stripped Cable

Open pliers (1).

Open contact carrier (2) gently and carefully remove MQS contact.

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping.

Fig. 94: Opening Contact Carrier

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