New Beetle Convertible L5-2.5L (BPR) (2007)
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When repairing, both wires to the airbag igniters must be the same length. When twisting the wires - 1 and 2 - together, the - A - = 20 mm routing
length must be maintained.
The twisted section of wire may not be larger than - B - = 100 mm.
CAUTION!
When repairing wiring harness of airbag- and seat belt tensioner system, crimp connections must always be heat-shrunk to prevent
corrosion.
Repairs are to be documented in the Volkswagen customer Maintenance booklet under "space for workshop entries" with a short commentary of scope
of repairs, workshop stamp and signature.
‹› Do not wrap repair location in original wiring harness and identify location visibly with yellow insulating tape.
Any warranty claims are void for repairs on airbag wiring harness which were not performed using original replacement parts and (VAS 1978 B).
Fiber Optic Cables
Wiring Harnesses and Connectors, Repairing
Safety Precautions
CAUTION!
When performing repairs on airbag and seat belt tensioner wiring harness, use only terminals, connectors and wires designated for it.
CAUTION!
Be sure to read the information regarding repairing the wiring harnesses for the airbag and pretensioner.
Observe country-specific regulations.
Pay attention to decals designating high voltage components. When performing repairs, residual voltage must be discharged.
The wiring harnesses for the airbag and the pretensioner may be repaired only with the (VAS 1978 B). Refer to => [ Airbag and Belt
Tensioner Wires, Repairing ]. See: Wiring Harnesses and Connectors, Repairing/Airbag and Belt Tensioner Wires, Repairing
Refer to User's instructions of (VAS 1978 B)
Fiber Optic Cables
Fiber-optic cables on Volkswagen vehicles are not to be repaired. If a repair is needed, the entire fiber-optic line must be replaced. There are
precautions that must be followed when doing this:
‹› Do not bend fiber-optic cable sharply, the bending radius must not be less than 25 mm.
‹› Fiber-optic cable must not be routed over sharp edges.
‹› Do not contaminate end pieces (lenses) or touch with fingers.
‹› Fiber-optic cables must not be heated.
‹› A pair of fiber-optic cables must not be twisted together, nor should a single fiber-optic cable be twisted together with a copper wire conductor.
Wiring Harness Repair Set
Wiring Harnesses and Connectors, Repairing
Safety Precautions
CAUTION!
When performing repairs on airbag and seat belt tensioner wiring harness, use only terminals, connectors and wires designated for it.
CAUTION!
Be sure to read the information regarding repairing the wiring harnesses for the airbag and pretensioner.
Observe country-specific regulations.
