Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Secondary locking element
| The secondary locking mechanism is a housing catch (second
line locking mechanism) that secures all the wires in one
contact housing. If a secondary locking mechanism is fitted to a
contact housing, this must always be opened or removed using the
appropriate tool before releasing and pulling out individual
crimp contacts. |
| The secondary locking mechanism is different in colour from
the rest of the contact housing. This makes it easier to
identify the secondary locking mechanism and clarifies its
intended function. |
| The types of contact housing shown here are just a few
examples to show the different functions of secondary locking
mechanism. |
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| The housing catch is disengaged by removing a “toothed
element”-arrow-. |
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| The housing catch is disengaged by opening a “flap”-arrow-. |
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| The housing catch can be disengaged by detaching a “slide”-arrow-. |
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Note
Observe the general notes on repairs to the vehicle
electrical system
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To release, always ...
The primary locking mechanism is what fixes an individual
crimp contact in the contact housing.
If necessary, any housing catches in place (secondary ...
Other materials:
General notes on brake fluid
Note
Only use new brake fluid conforming to VW standard (VW 501 14).
Brake fluid is poisonous. Also due to its corrosive effect
brake fluid must not come into contact with paintwork.
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Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure
Note
Bleeding the hydraulic system using brake filling and
bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- is described.
A pre-pressure of 2 bar is required for bleeding the ABS
hydraulic unit -N55-.
Specia ...
Dismantling and assembling drive shaft
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Thrust plate -VW 401-
Thrust plate -VW 402-
Press tool -VW 408 A-
Press tool -VW 411-
Tube -VW 416 B-
Thrust washer -VW 447 H-
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Notes on releasing and dismantling contact housings
Primary locking element