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 ]. 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.