Crimp pliers with insert

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Fig 1: Crimping Pliers

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

The crimping pliers without insert VAS 1978/1 , with insert For Crimping Pliers VAS1978/2 , is component of Wiring Harness Repair Kit VAS1978 and is used to crimp the crimp connection during wiring harness repair.

Crimp connection color	Crimping slot color	Wire cross-section
yellow	yellow	0.35 mm ²
red	red	0.5 mm ² - 1.0 mm ²
blue	blue	1.5 mm ² -2.5 mm ²
yellow	yellow	4.0 mm ² -6.0 mm ²

NOTE:

Crimping Pliers (Base Tool) VAS1978/1-2 in conjunction with Exchangeable Head, 0.35-2.5mm VAS1978/1-1 or Head Adapter 4.0-6.0mm^2 VAS1978/2A can also be used to crimp the connections as an alternative.
Always be sure to use the correct crimping slot for the crimping connection used.
Do not crimp wire insulation.