Audi Q5: Fiber-Optic Cable, Disconnecting from Wiring Harness Connector
Removing
- Unplug connector for fiber optic cable from appropriate
control unit.
- Release the catch in the fiber optic cable connector in
direction of -arrow-.

- Pull the fiber optic cable basic module
-2- out of connector housing
-1-.

Caution
- Make colored dots to mark assignment of the fiber
optic cable -5- to the
corresponding sockets in the base module
-1-.
- Note the arrows -3- for
allocation on the base module "IN" and "OUT".
- Release the secondary catch -6-
(blue pin) using a small screwdriver
-arrow-.
- Release the catch -2- and
remove the fiber-optic cable -5-
with brass connector pin -4- from
the base module -1-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
- Cover the open connector -2-
for the fiber-optic cable using the Fiber-Optic Repair Set -
Connector Protective Caps -VAS6223/9--1-.
- The protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical
damage to end face of fiber optic cable which would impair
signal transmission.
- Install fiber optic cable in line with markings.

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Note
Observe general notes for repairs on the vehicle electrical
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remove the ignition
Fig. 203 Engine compartment: cover on the windshield
and headlight washer fluid reservoir
The washer fluid container is marked with the
symbol on its cap > fig. 203, > fig.
197.
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always read and heed all WARNINGS.
Lift the filler cap t