Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331

Fig 1: Ident ifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) VAG 1331
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Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS1978A

Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Set (VAS1978A)
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Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS1978B

Fig 3: Identifying VAS1978 B
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Adjust the sliding stop in the Wiring Harness Repair Set - Wire Strippers VAS1978/3 pliers jaws to 12 to 14 mm for the wire to be stripped.

Fig 4: Identifying Stripping Pliers To Strip Wiring Insulation
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To press the crimp connector, use the Wiring Harness Repair - Crimping Plier - Base Tool VAS1978/1-2 with Wiring Harness Repair - Crimping Head -.35-2.5mm VAS1978/1-1.

Fig 5: Crimping Pliers
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Release Tool Set VAS1978/35

Fig 6: Identifying Release Tool Set (VAS1978/35)
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Fiber Optic Repair Set VAS6223B

Fig 7: Fiber Optic Plier Repair Set VAS6223
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Hose Cutting Pliers VAS6228

Fig 8: Air Hose Pliers VAS6228
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Contact Surface Cleaning Set VAS6410

Fig 9: Identifying Contact Surface Cleaning Set (VAS6410)
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Aerial Cable Repair Set - VAS6720

Fig 10: Antenna Wire Assembly Overview
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- -1- Adapter wire, for connection to radio; length: approximately 30 cm
- -2- Connecting wire, available in various lengths
- -3- Adapter wire, for connection to antenna; length: approximately 30 cm