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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2007S6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT97 - WIRESFIBER-OPTIC CABLE, SERVICINGREPAIRING A FIBER-OPTIC CABLE
2007 Audi S6

Repairing a fiber-optic cable

2007 Audi S6SECTION Repairing a fiber-optic cable

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Fiber Optic Plier Repair Set VAS 6223
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  • Fiber Optic Plier Repair Set VAS 6223
Fig 2: Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228
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  • Air hose pliers VAS 6228
Fig 3: Pliers For Fiber-Optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 Cutting Device
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Checking remaining cut display

  • First check the remaining cut display:
  • Cutting device of Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 can perform approx. 1260 cuts. The cutter is advanced at each step for this purpose.
  • The last remaining 150 cuts are indicated via the remaining cut display - arrow  -.
  • If there are no more cuts available, the cutting device locks. It must be replaced Operating instructions of Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1.
Fig 4: Preparing Pliers For Fiber Optic Conductor VAS 6223/1
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Preparing Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1

  • Release transport safety device on cutter by loosening hex socket bolt - arrow  -.
Fig 5: Fiber Optic Cable, Cutting To Length
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Cutting fiber-optic cable to length

  • Determine the required length of fiber-optic cable.
  • Open Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 and insert fiber-optic cable - 1  - into trimming station.
  • Close cutting pliers to cut fiber-optic cable to length.
Fig 6: Opening Pliers For Fiber Optic Conductor VAS 6223/1
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Stripping

  • Open Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1.
  • Stripping lever must be located in the lower position - arrow  -.
  • Insert fiber-optic cable - 1  - into stripping station.
  • Fiber-optic cable must terminate flush to rear side of cutting pliers.
Fig 7: Closing Pliers For Fiber Optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 Until Stop And Keep Closed
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  • Close Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 until stop and keep closed.
  • Pivot stripping lever upward - arrow  -.
  • Open cutting pliers and remove fiber-optic cable - 1  -.
  • Remove the separated stripped piece from fiber-optic cable.
Fig 8: Sliding Fiber Optic Cable Into Cutting Point
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Cutting precisely (creating optical contact surface)

  • Slide fiber-optic cable - 1  - into cutting station.
  • Insulation must make contact at stop - arrow  - of cutting station.
  • Close Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1.
Fig 9: Pressing Cutting Unit Down
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  • Press down - arrow  - cutting device.
  • Open Pliers For Fibre-optic Conductor VAS 6223/1 and remove fiber-optic cable - 1  -.
NOTE:
  • Lay the fiber-optic cable only on an absolutely clean surface/substrate.
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