Special Tools

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