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2.6

Antenna Wires, Repairing

⇒ “2.6.1 Aerial Cable Repair Set VAS6720”, page 147

⇒ “2.6.2 Replacing a Complete Antenna Wire”, page 157

2.6.1

Aerial Cable Repair Set VAS6720

Checking the antenna wire. Refer to ⇒ page 147

Replacing the tool head. Refer to ⇒ page 147

Cutting the antenna wire. Refer to ⇒ page 148

Removing the insulation from the shield. Refer to ⇒ page 148

Removing the outer jacket of insulation: ⇒ page 151

Removing the inner insulation. Refer to ⇒ page 152

Crimping the inner conductor. Refer to ⇒ page 153

Crimping the outer conductor. Refer to ⇒ page 155

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Aerial Cable Repair Set - VAS6720-

The -VAS6720- makes it possible to perform a quality repair on

antenna wires RG 174 (blue) and RTK 031 (black). The set con‐

tains the insulation removal tools and the crimping tools for both

antenna wires. Moreover, all the individual parts needed are in

the kit. Only the zero-coded coupler (green) is needed. All other

connection wires for the different Infotainment systems can be

found in the Parts Catalog in table 035-XX. These adapter an‐

tenna wires must always be ordered separately depending on the

vehicle type. All part numbers needed for reordering can be found

in this table. The each compartment in the kit has a part number.

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Note

Additional information: -VAS6720- Operating Instructions.

Checking the Antenna Wire

Before starting the repair, determine which antenna wire using

the gauge.

♦ -1- System RG 174 = blue

♦ -2- System RTK 031 = gray

The positioners on the heads of the tools are color coded on both

systems.

Replacing Tool Head

– Select the appropriate tool head based on the antenna wire

test. Refer to ⇒ page 147 .

– Open the handle on the pliers all the way.

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– Release and remove both locking pins in direction of

-arrows- from the handle.

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direction of -arrow-.

– Insert the pins in direction of -arrows- into the handle in order

to lock the tool head into place.

Cutting Antenna Wire

– Slide the antenna wire -2- into the cutting device -1-.

– Close the tool then open it again.

– Pull the antenna wire out of the cutting device.

Removing Insulation From The Shield

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– Push the locking pin -1- all the way into the rotating cutting

piece.

– Push the antenna wire -2- all the way into the rotating cutting

piece. The locking pin -3- can not be seen completely.

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– Push the blade holder -1- against the axle of the rotating cut‐

ting segment until it locks into place. The gap -2- under the

blade holder is completely closed.

– Hold the antenna wire so that it cannot turn.

– Turn the rotating cutting segment -3- 2 times in direction of

-arrow- until it starts to turn easily.

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– Pull the release pin -1-. The blade holder unlocks and sepa‐

rates from the antenna wire.

– Push the locking pin -2- all the way into the rotating cutting

piece. The antenna wire is pushed out of the rotating cutting

segment.

– Remove insulation from the antenna wire.

– Remove any insulation remaining on the rotating cutting seg‐

ment.

Removing Outer Jacket of Insulation

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– Slide the antenna wire -2- in the mount -3- into the tool head

until it stops -1-.

– Close the tool then open it again.

– Remove the antenna wire -4-.

Removing Inner Insulation

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– Push the antenna wire -2- in the mount -1- all the way into the

tool head.

– Close the tool then open it again.

– Remove the antenna wire -3-.

Crimping Inner Conductor

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– Select the appropriate tool head based on the antenna wire

test. Refer to ⇒ page 147 or ⇒ page 147 .

– Unfold the positioner -2-.

– Open the positioning plate -3-. The positioning plate swivels

upward.

– Push the inner contact -1- all the way into the positioner and

loosen the positioning plate. The inner contact is attached.

– Fold the positioner back in. The inner contact -4- is positioned

inside the tool head.

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– Slide the antenna wire -1- into the inner contact -2- in the tool

head. Hold the positioner tight while doing this.

– Lock the tool until it opens by itself.

– Open the positioning plate -3- and pull out the antenna wire.

Crimping Outer Conductor

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– Slide the sleeve -2- and outer contact -1- over the inner con‐

ductor. The knurled contact piece must be pushed under the

shield -3-, but over the aluminum foil.

– Slide the outer contact -4- all the way on. Make the bushing/

pin fit correctly when doing this.

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– Push the sleeve -3- up to the outer contact.

– Open the tool and fold out the positioner -1-.

– Position the outer contact -2- in the tool head on the contact

edge -4-.

– Close the tool then open it again.

– Pull out the antenna wire.

2.6.2

Replacing a Complete Antenna Wire

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ -1- Adapter wire, for connection to radio; length: approximately

30 cm

♦ -2- Connecting wire, available in various lengths

♦ -3- Adapter wire, for connection to antenna; length: approxi‐

mately 30 cm

A repair procedure has been developed for replacing antenna

wires. Instead of a complete antenna wire, connecting wires of

different lengths and various adapter leads are now available as

replacement parts.

Replacement parts. Refer to Parts Catalog; Special Catalog

“Electrical Connection Elements”; Accessories; Subgroup 35

chart 035-20.

Note

♦ Do not repair antenna wires. Replace them using connector

and adapter wires available as original replacement parts.

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wires and wire cross sections that need to be replaced.

♦ The wires are now to be used for all Audi models for all the

antenna wire cross sections fitted.

♦ All adapter leads and connecting wires are suitable for various

transmission and reception signals.

♦ The repair concept can also be used as a testing or retrofitting

solution.

Procedure

Example: antenna wire from the radio to the antenna is faulty.

– Separate the connectors of the faulty antenna wiring from their

components.

– Determine the path of the faulty antenna wire in the vehicle

and measure the total length of antenna wire to be replaced.

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