86 21 ... Replacing inside light power cable

NOTE: Remove inside light cover and lamp housing, refer to 86 21 ... REPLACING INSIDE LIGHT .
Remove inside light plug, refer to 86 21 ... Removing plug for inside light .

Carefully remove adhesive bonds of power cable (1) from hood surface.

Fig 1: Removing Adhesive Bonds Of Power Cable

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Installation:

Carefully remove traces of old adhesive with a scraper.

Use standard heat gun adhesive as adhesive.

Carefully remove adhesive bonds of power cable (1) from hood surface.

Fig 2: Removing Adhesive Bonds Of Power Cable From Hood Surface

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Installation:

Carefully remove traces of old adhesive with a scraper.

Use standard heat gun adhesive as adhesive.

Remove flat connectors (1). Strip cable ends (2) and connect to a new cable. Feed cable connection through opening (3).

Fig 3: Removing Flat Connectors

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Lay new power cable with old power cable through duct (1).

Fig 4: Laying Power Cable

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