Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm: VAG1331

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
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Wiring Harness Repair Set: VAS1978A

Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Set (VAS 1978A)
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Wiring Harness Repair Set: VAS1978B

Fig 3: Identifying VAS 1978 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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Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower: VAS1978/14A from the Wiring Harness Repair Set: VAS1978B

Fig 6: Identifying VAS 1978 B
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Wiring Harness Repair - Blower - Shrink Element: VAS1978/15A from the Wiring Harness Repair Set: VAS1978B
Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS631 003: VAS631003
Release Tool Set: VAS1978/35

Fig 7: Identifying Release Tool Set (VAS 1978/35)
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Fiber Optic Repair Set: VAS6223B

Fig 8: Fiber Optic Plier Repair Set VAS 6223
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Hose Cutting Pliers: VAS6228

Fig 9: Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228
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Contact Surface Cleaning Set: VAS6410

Fig 10: Identifying Contact Surface Cleaning Set (VAS 6410)
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-1- Adapter wire, for connection to radio; length: approximately 30 cm

Fig 11: Antenna Wire Assembly Overview
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-2- Connecting wire, available in various lengths
-3- Adapter wire, for connection to antenna; length: approximately 30 cm
Contact Surface Cleaning Set: VAS6410
Aerial Cable Repair Set: VAS6720
Wiring Harness Repair - Blower - Shrink Element: VAS1978/15A from the Wiring Harness Repair Set: VAS1978B
Wiring Harness Repair Set: VAS631001