Touareg V10-5.0L DSL Turbo (BKW) (2004)
Release Tool Set VAS 1978/35
Release Tool Set VAS 1978/35
The Release Tool Set (VAS 1978/35) is used to release the various primary and secondary locking mechanisms on VW-group vehicles. The set
consists of 26 different tools which can be used to professionally release or assemble e.g. round connector systems, flat terminals with one or two
locks as well as single wire seals.
The application of the correct release tools to the respective locks can be found, refer to user instructions for VAS 1978/35.
Upgrade Kit for VAS 1978 VAS 1978/50
Upgrade Kit for VAS 1978 VAS 1978/50
Upgrade kit (VAS 1978/50) is required to bring the "old" Wiring Harness Repair Kit (VAS 1978) up to the new standard of Wiring Harness Repair
Kit (VAS 1978A). The upgrade kit contains 4 assembly- and 10 release tools as well as new crimp pliers for crimp connections with changeable
heads for 0.35 mm - 2.5 mm (VAS 1978/1-1), 4.0 mm - 6.0 mm (VAS 1978/2A) and Changeable Head For Jpt (VAS 1978/9-1). Furthermore it
contains new stickers, a new set of user instructions, crimp connections for 0.35mm 2 wire cross sections and a roll of black felt adhesive tape.
Vehicle Electrical System
Vehicle Electrical System
CAUTION!
When disconnecting and connecting battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the Repair information.
CAUTION!
Some tools are supplied with a tool safety clip, which is slid over the tool points after using the tool, in order to protect other workers
from injuries and tool points from damage.
‹› Observe the current notes in the corresponding Repair information for all repairs.
‹› Observe country-specific regulations.
‹› Before working on electrical system, battery ground (GND) strap must be disconnected. By disconnecting the battery ground (GND) strap
(current disruption), the electrical system is guaranteed to be safe to work on. Disconnection of the battery positive terminal is only required for
removal of the battery.
‹› Before starting a repair, the cause of the damage must be eliminated first, e.g. sharp edges on chassis parts, faulty consumers, corrosion etc.
‹› Further information, e.g. installing and removing the individual components can be found in the appropriate Repair information.
‹› Soldering is not permissible for repairs to the vehicle electrical system.
‹› Wiring harness and connector repairs to vehicle electrical system must only be performed using Wiring Harness Repair Kit (VAS 1978) or Wiring
Harness Repair Set (VAS 1978A). Use only the yellow cables taken from the Wiring Harness Repair Set (VAS 1978) or Wire Harness Repair Kit
(VAS 1978A).
‹› Wiring harness repairs may not be performed again in the wrapping of the vehicle-specific wiring harness and are to be marked with yellow
adhesive tape. This indicated a previous repair.
‹› Crimp connections must never be repaired. If necessary, lay a wire parallel to the faulty wire. After crimping, they must be heat-shrunk using hot
air gun to prevent moisture penetration.