Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Releasing and Disassembly Contact Housings, General Information
 Note
| Observe general notes for repairs on the vehicle electrical
system. Refer to
→ Chapter „Vehicle Electrical System, General Repair
Information“. |
| Always use the release tools intended for the releasing
process. Under no circumstances may terminals be pulled
forcefully out of terminal housings. |
| Damaged contact housings must always be replaced. New
contact housings may be ordered via OTC Kassel. |
| Small screwdrivers may be used as an aid to release the
secondary locks. |
| Chamber/pin assignment is located partially stamped in on
secondary lock or rear side of terminal housing. |
| Detailed information on component locations of harness
connectors. Refer to
→ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations. |
| The allocation of the correct release tools to the
respective locking mechanisms can be found in the table in the
Release Tool Set -VAS1978/35- Operating Instructions. |
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The secondary lock is a housing securing mechanism (second
locking mechanism) that secures all wires in one contact
housing. If a secondary lock is installed at a con ...
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