Wiring Harness - Use Quality Connectors/Crimping Tool
87VW2Applies To All
Group
97
Subject
Wiring Harness Repairs
Part Identifier N/A
Key Points
Use quality connectors and proper
crimping tool c
Number
87-02
February 27, 1987
TYPICAL "W"-TYPE CRIMP CONNECTION:
When repairing wiring harnesses, use only high quality electrical connectors suitable for use with electronic components.
To make connections, only use crimping pliers that make a "W"-type crimp.. This type of crimp provides the necessary mechanical strength.
The following connector repair kits are available through your VW Parts Department:
Part No. Description
000 097 001 A Plastic box with crimping pliers
and an assortment of flat connectors and flat connecting sleeves
000 097 002 B Plastic storage box with ejector
tools 1.6-3.5, crimping pliers II and an assortment of cylindrical connectors, connecting sleeves, spring contacts and flat contacts.
175 097 001 This connector KIT no longer
available. Individual connectors available through your Parts Department.
Typical wire terminal crimping tool
^ not suitable for making "W"-type crimps
Wiring terminal crimping tool
^ used to make "W"-type crimps
Supplementary connector kits are also available. Kits are as follows:
(a) 000 998 001 Supplementary kit flat connector sleeves - consisting of:
Part No. Description
- Insert page
- Insert
N 017 497 4 Flat connector sleeve with
retaining lug 7.7 x 2.5
N 017 851 4 Flat connector sleeve with
retaining lug 6.3 x 1
N 017 852 3 Flat connector sleeve with
retaining lug 6.3 x 2.5
N 017 853 3 Flat connector sleeve with
retaining lug 6.3 x 6
N 017 897 4 Double spring contact 6.2 x 1.5
N 902 644 02 Flat contact 6.3-2.5
N 902 645 02 Flat contact 6.3-4
(b) 000 998 002 Supplementary kit cylindrical connecting sleeves, spring contacts, flat contacts - consisting of:
Part No. Description
- Insert page
N 017 562 4 Cylindrical connecting sleeve with
retaining lug 1.6 x 1
N 017 563 4 Cylindrical connecting sleeve with
retaining lug 1.6 x 2.5
N 017 564 4 Cylindrical connector with
retaining lug 1.6 x 1
N 017 565 4 Cylindrical connector with
retaining lug 1.6 x 2.5
N 017 581 3 Cylindrical connecting sleeve
3.5-1
N 017 584 3 Cylindrical connector with
retaining lug 3.5-1
N 100 751 02 Spring contact 6.3-1