Antenna Wires, Repairing: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Aerial Cable Repair Set: VAS6720 
• Wiring Harness Repair Set: VAS1978B 

Checking the antenna wire: Refer to Checking the Antenna Wire: 

Replacing the tool head: Refer to Replacing the Tool Head: 

Cutting the antenna wire: Refer to Cutting the Antenna Wire: 

Removing the insulation from the shield: Refer to Removing the Insulation from the Shield: 

Removing the outer jacket of insulation: Refer to Removing the Outer Jacket of Insulation: 

Removing the inner insulation: Refer to Removing the Inner Insulation: 

Crimping the inner conductor: Refer to Crimping the Inner Conductor: 

Crimping the outer conductor: Refer to Crimping the Outer Conductor: 

The : VAS6720  makes it possible to perform a quality repair on antenna wires RG 174 (blue) and RTK 031 (black). The set contains the insulation removal tools and the crimping tools for both antenna wires. Moreover, all the individual parts needed are in the kit. Only the zero-coded coupler (green) is needed. All other connection wires for the different Infotainment systems can be found in the Parts Information (Electrical Fasteners) in table 035-XX. These adapter antenna wires must always be ordered separately depending on the vehicle type. All part numbers needed for reordering can be found in this table. The each compartment in the kit has a part number. The repair kit is based on the : VAS1978B  .