Repairing ring terminals — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015), VW Transporter T6 (7F), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Caddy IV (SA, 2015–2020); platform codes 2EX, 2EE, 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EB, 2FL, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM, S1, 2H, 2C0, SG, SF

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• As an alternative, the sanding block may also be used.
• Optimum contact is ensured when the bolted components are tightened to the specified torque after cleaning.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Danger of injury! Comply with the warning notices and safety regulations! — Disconnect battery Electrical system27Disconnecting and connecting battery.
2. Unscrew captivated nut and remove ring terminal from connection thread.
3. Check ring terminal for corrosion, dirt, etc.
4. Select matching adapter and sanding pad for ring terminal from contact surface cleaning setVAS 6410. [Note: As an alternative, the sanding block may also be used.]
5. ⚠ Risk of corrosion!If the tin coating of ring terminals is worn down to the copper layer, a galvanic cell may be produced which destroys metal and causes faulty repair.The cleaning process of the ring terminals must be performed step by step and a visual check is necessary between the steps. — Position adapter in ring terminal and remove corrosion and dirt with circular motion.

6. Periodically check the progress of cleaning and clean further if necessary.
7. If necessary, remove burring around hole of ring terminal using deburring tool.
8. Fit ring terminal onto connection thread again, and tighten to specified torque . [Note: Optimum contact is ensured when the bolted components are tightened to the specified torque after cleaning.]
9. Apply appropriate anti-corrosion treatment to threaded connection
10. ⚠ Danger of injury! Comply with the warning notices and safety regulations! — Connect battery Electrical system27Disconnecting and connecting battery.
11. Perform all given work steps such as window regulator setting, clock setting and radio coding after connecting the battery.

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