FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Technician Safety Information






Wiring Harnesses and Connectors Safety Precautions

CAUTION!
Wiring harness and connector repairs on the vehicle electrical system are only to be performed using wiring harness repair set ( VAS 1978).

Pay attention to the relevant regulations in the individual countries.

Disconnecting the battery negative ( - ) terminal prevents accidents when working on electrical system. Disconnect battery. Audi A4 & S4=> [ Battery, Engine Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Engine Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting. Audi RS4 => [ Battery, Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting.

Heed stickers on vehicle pointing out components with high voltage. Remaining voltage must be dissipated before commencing repair work.

Before commencing repair work, always eliminate cause of damage, e.g. sharp body edges, malfunctioning electrical components, corrosion etc.

Do not loosen ground straps on body if this can be avoided (danger of corrosion).