Repairing connector terminals: VW Fox

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Fox (5Z); platform codes 5W9, 5X9, 9A2, 9A4, 5U2, 9B1, 5Y1, 5X1, 5W1, 5U1, 9B3, 5X5, 5W5, 3X, BC1, 5U4, 5U, 9A5, 9A6, 9A1, 9A3, 5U3, 5UA, 5UC, 7X, 6A5, 6A1

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• The smaller diameter of the lining should point towards the connector.

📋 Procedure

1. If necessary, first open or unlock the secondary locking device of the connector terminals .
2. Unlock the terminal (primary locking device) with an appropriate unlocking tool .
3. Pull the simple cable terminal and remove it from the connector.
4. Select the yellow repair cable with the correct terminal of the Harness repair setVAS 1978 or Harness repair kitVAS 1978A.
5. Release the section of the original cable to be repaired (approx. 20 cm on both sides of the section to be repaired).

6. If necessary, remove the cable lining with a penknife.
7. Slot the new terminal of the repair cable onto the connector until it locks in.
8. If necessary, insert the lining of the simple cable (A) with its respective assembly tool (B) until the stop in the connector. [Note: The smaller diameter of the lining should point towards the connector.]
9. Shorten the repair cable and original simple cable as necessary, with the Cable stripping pliersVAS 1978/3.
10. Strip 6 or 7 mm from the ends of the repair cable and the original simple cable with the Cable stripping pliersVAS 1978/3.
11. Compress the stripped ends of the repair cable and the simple cable of the original harness with the cleaving pliers and a pressure connection, as described in the chapter entitled "“Interruption in cables with a repaired section”". [Note: In the event that more than one cable needs repairing, ensure that the pressure connections are not placed together. In order to prevent the section of cables from occupying too much space, position the pressure connection slightly away.In the event that the repaired section is warped, rewrap the location with yellow adhesive after repairs have been carried out.If necessary, secure the repaired cables with a clamp, this avoiding the generation of any noise when the vehicle is later driven.]

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