Pneumatic Lines, Disconnecting And Connecting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose Cutting Pliers :VAS6228

Fig 1: Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228
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Pneumatic Repair Set - Pliers :VAS6618/1 (Quantity 2), not illustrated

Pneumatic Line, Cutting

Fig 2: Cutting Pneumatic Line

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-- Position the Hose Cutting Pliers :VAS6228 at a right angle and cut the pneumatic line -1-.

Pneumatic Line, Connecting

Fig 3: Identifying Pneumatic Lines & Line Connector

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-- Slide the pneumatic lines -1 and 3- onto the line connector -2- on both sides using the Pneumatic Repair Set - Pliers :VAS6618/1 . Refer to the Parts Information.