Coolant fan motor, replacing

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Special tools and equipment

Fig 1: Wiring Harness Repair Kit V.A.S 1978

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VAS1978 Wiring harness repair kit

NOTE:

Coolant FC (Fan Control) Control Module and coolant fan motor are supplied as a replacement part without the harness connector.
Repairs to wiring harnesses and connectors must only be performed using the VAS1978 wiring harness repair kit.

Fig 2: Opened Wiring Harness Repair Kit VAS 1978

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Detailed instructions on how to use VAS1978 are supplied with the repair kit.

The manual also explains how to repair open circuits and faulty connectors.