Service Information
Workshop Equipment

Number: VSE-14-19

Subject: VW e-Golf Tooling. Rental and Loaner Programs &
Minimum Required Tool Auto Shipment, AT- 364 US

Date: Oct. 08, 2014

This circular contains important information regarding e-Golf Tooling and cost savings measures for e-Golf dealers.
Information on the following topics will be covered in detail.

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Rental Program - e-Golf Tooling
Loaner Program - HV Battery Lifting Tool Kits
Auto Shipment - e-Golf Tooling
Local Purchase Tooling - e-Golf Dealer Requirements
1. e-Golf Rental Program

To minimize e-Golf dealer tooling costs, the VW Special Tools & Equipment Program is proud to announce the e-Golf
Tool Rental Program. As an alternative to auto-shipment as minimum requirements, many tools required to service eGolf are available as rentals through the VW Special Tools & Equipment Program.
To rent these tools, please contact the VW Special Tools & Equipment Program by calling 800-892-9650. Prior to
renting, the dealer is required to complete a Mandatory Rental Agreement. This agreement must be filled out and
returned via fax to 800-892-9651.
Volkswagen Special Tools Rental Agreement with Terms & Conditions and pricing can be found by going to
www.tools.vw.com, selecting “Additional Resources” and clicking on “Tool Rental” in the drop down menu.

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For your convenience some of these tools have been kitted with like tools.
NOTE: When renting, please specify the exact tool number that you need, the appropriate kit will be sent via
overnight shipping. Do not provide the kit number when renting. Kit contents are subject to change based on
usage.
A list of e-Golf Rental Tools and their uses can be seen below.

e-Golf Rental Tools
Description and Use

Illustration

VAS6558/11 – High Voltage Test Adapter - Used to test the high voltage battery (DC).
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 1
VAS6558/12 – High Voltage Test Adapter - Used to test the high voltage battery charging
device (AC).
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 1
VAS6558/14 – High Voltage Test Adapter - Used to test the charging socket (AC).
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 1
VAS6558/15/1 – High Voltage Test Adapter - Used to check whether the HV system is deenergized.
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 1
VAS6558/18 – High Voltage Test Adapter - Used in conjunction with high voltage measuring
module VAS 6558A or hand held multi-meter for checking the high voltage cables between
the vehicle's charge socket COMBO 1 (DC) and the high voltage battery in the vehicle, as
well as the cables between the charge socket COMBO 1 (DC) and the load management
system in the vehicle.
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 1
VAS6558/19 – High Voltage Test Adapter - Used to test the DC charger connection (high
voltage cable and pilot line) directly in the battery.
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 1
VAS6558/20 – High Voltage Test Adapter - Used in conjunction with the high voltage
measuring module VAS 6558A or hand held multi-meter for checking the high voltage
cables between the vehicle's charge socket and the high voltage charger in the vehicle.
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 1
VAS6606/15 – High Voltage Test Adapter - Used in conjunction with VAS6606 to test the
charge voltage for the high voltage battery on the control unit.
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 2

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VAS6606/17 – High Voltage Test Adapter - Used in conjunction with VAS6606 to test the
high voltage battery.
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 2

VAS6606/21 – Newly Introduced tool. Description and photo to come.
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 2
VAS6606/22 – Newly Introduced tool. Description and photo to come.
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 2
VAS5581 – Diagnostic Test Box - Used to diagnose self-sufficient high voltage traction
batteries.
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 3
VAS5581/3 – Adapter Cable - Used to diagnose high voltage batteries on Jetta
Hybrid.
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 3
VAS5581/5 – Adapter Cable - Used to diagnose high voltage batteries on E-Golf.
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 3
VAS5581/10 – Rechargeable Battery - Used to supply power to the diagnosis box VAS
5581.
Part of e-Golf Rental Toolkit 3

Dealers who wish to purchase tools that are in the e-Golf Tool Rental Program may do so. To order, please contact
us at www.tools.vw.com or call us at (800-892-9650).
Orders will be filled through normal channels in the order received.
Dedicated rental tools and their shipping containers will not be sold and must be returned per the rental
agreement.

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2. Loaner Program - HV Battery Lifting Tools
As a service to e-Golf dealers, the equipment required to uncrate and lift replacement HV Batteries will be provided
as loaner tools.
There are two scenarios in which you will need the HV Battery Lifting tools:
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HV Battery Replacement – HV Battery has been diagnosed as defective and requires replacement.
HV Battery Removal & Installation – HV Battery needs to be removed to service another vehicle system.

HV Battery Replacement Tool Kit: When a replacement battery is ordered through VWGoA Parts Logistics, the
tools required to remove the existing battery from the vehicle and prepare the replacement HV Battery for installation
will be kitted and shipped by truck with the replacement HV Battery. This process will take place automatically and
there is no need to contact the VW Tools and Equipment Program to request this tool kit.
Prior to shipping, you will be contacted by the HV Battery Distribution Center to complete a Mandatory Loaner
Agreement. NOTE: This agreement must be filled out and returned to the HV Battery Distribution Center before
shipping of the HV Battery can take place. The use of these tools as outlined in ELSA is critical in avoiding serious
damage to the HV Battery. Instructions and return FAX number will be provided by the HV Battery Distribution Center
at that time.
There is no cost for return shipping of this tool kit. Return shipping labels and instructions will be provided inside the
tool kit shipping container.
HV Battery Removal & Installation Tool Kit: When HV Battery R&I is required, the tools needed to set up your
VAS6131 series Scissor Lift Table to remove and install an HV Battery are available as loaner tools through the VW
Tools and Equipment Program. To Request these tools, please contact the VW Tools and Equipment Program @
800-892-9650. NOTE: Dual Franchises and dealers who have purchased the VAS6131/10 and VAS6131/13 should
not need this kit as it is comprised of components from each. There is no cost for outgoing or return shipping to
dealers. Return shipping labels and instructions will be provided inside the tool kit shipping container.
Loaner Terms & Conditions can be found by going to www.tools.vw.com, selecting “Additional Resources” then
clicking on “Tool Rental” in the drop down menu.
Dealers who wish to purchase HV Battery Lifting tools may do so. To order, please contact us at www.tools.vw.com
or call us at (800-892-9650). All orders will be filled through normal channels in the order received.
Dedicated loaner tools and their shipping containers will not be sold.

The HV Battery Lifting kit must be returned within the time defined in the terms of the loaner agreement, in good, clean, serviceable condition. Tool kits will be inspected
for content, cleanliness and serviceability. Tools not meeting the proper criteria will be invoiced to the borrowing dealer accordingly. If a complete tool kit is not returned,
the borrowing dealer will be invoiced a flat fee of $3299.00 as indicated in the Mandatory Loaner Agreement.

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document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these
materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.

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The contents of the HV Battery Lifting Tool Kit can be found in the table below.

HV Battery Replacement Tool Kit
T10528 – Suspension Device - Used in conjunction with existing components from
support bracket 10-222 A and workshop crane VAS 6100 to lift HV battery.

T10528/7-10 – Supplement for Suspension Device - Used in conjunction with T10528
when lifting HV Battery.

VAS6131/10 & VAS6131/13 Components – Used to properly support HV Battery during
removal and installation using the VAS6131 Scissor Lift Table.
Items included: 5 ea-VAS6131/10-1, 5 ea-VAS6131/10-4, 5 ea-VAS6131/10-5,
2 ea-VAS6131/10-11, 3 ea-VAS6131/13-2.

NOTE: These tools are included in the HV Battery Replacement Tool Kit.
These tools are exclusively the contents of the HV Battery R&I Tool Kit.

NOTE: Tools included in the HV Battery Loaner Program are designed to be used with existing Dealer Minimum
Required Tooling. If you do not have the following Minimum Required Tools you will need to purchase prior to
performing an HV Battery replacement.
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VAS6131, VAS6131A or VAS6131B Scissor Lift Table – Requirement is 1. Please ensure your VAS6131
series Scissor Lift Table is serviceable prior to HV Battery replacement.
10-222A – Requirement is main support beam of 10-222A kit.
10-222A/7 Component of 10-222A - Requirement is 4. Please ensure you have four 10-222A/7 prior to HV
Battery replacement.

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3. e-Golf Minimum Required Tool Auto Shipment AT-364
VWGoA would like to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of required Special Tools which are used on
the new e-Golf.
Starting Oct 22, 2014, VW dealers who are participating in the e-Golf program will be shipped one AT-364 Special
Tool Package. Freight F.O.B. Snap-On OEM and invoiced directly by the VW Special Tools Program (Snap-On
Business Solutions).
Dealers who wish to order additional AT-364 Special Tool Packages can notify the VW Tools and Equipment
Program by calling 800-892-9650. Orders will be filled in the order they are received.
Additional individual pieces of this package may be ordered from the VW Tools and Equipment program after the
automatic shipment takes place.
For shipping & billing inquiries, please contact the VW Tools and Equipment Program @ 800-892-9650.

Franchise Type

Package Qty

Dealer Price USA

VW

12 Tools

$2088.50

VW AT-364
Tool Description

Repair Group

VAS5579 – 8-Pin DSO / Test Instrument Adapter

Illustration

GFF

Used to test various electrical signals of components.
e-Golf Dealers
VAS5583 – 10 Pin DSO / Test Instrument Adapter

GFF

Used to test various electrical signals of components.
e-Golf Dealers
VAS6558/9-5 – High Voltage Test Adapter

GFF

Used for taking measurements on the high voltage system
(adapter cable to VAS 6558/9-4)
e-Golf Dealers
VAS6558/16 – High Voltage Test Adapter

GFF

Used to measure the insulation resistance in the battery (traction network
connection) and the traction network cable as well as testing the pilot line.
e-Golf Dealers

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Tool Description

Repair Group

VAS6786 – Warning Sign -"Battery"

Illustration

93 & GFF

Used to warn of the working and storage area of high voltage batteries.
e-Golf Dealers
VAS6871 – Warning Sign - "Do Not Insert"

93 & GFF

The warning sign that reads "Do not insert". Used to secure against
plugging in the charging adapter when working on the high voltage systems.
e-Golf Dealers
VAS6881 – Warning Sign - "Do not enter"

93 & GFF

Used on high-voltage cordon - No unauthorized access.
e-Golf Dealers
VAS6882 – Warning sign - "No fire"

93 & GFF

Used on high-voltage cordon - No fire, naked flames or smoking.
e-Golf Dealers
VAS6884 – High-voltage cordon

93 & GFF

Used to cordon off HV work station, quarantine location and vehicles that
cannot be disconnected from power supply.
e-Golf Dealers
VAS6886 – Temperature gauge (infrared)

93 & GFF

Used for thermal testing (surface) of lithium-ion batteries.
e-Golf Dealers
T10541 – Seal Installer (Thrust Piece)

39

Used for installing oil seal to flange shaft
e-Golf Dealers
3282/71

93

Used to adjust the gearbox support 3282 when removing and installing the
three-phase drive.
e-Golf Dealers

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4. Locally Purchased Tooling Requirements - e-Golf Tools
e-Golf Dealers are required to purchase an equivalent to the T40261/1 Service Disconnect Lock.
NOTE: This is a safety requirement used to lock the Service Disconnect when work is performed HV System.
We have included the specifications and measurements of the T40261/1 in the illustration below.
These dimensions are for reference. The lock that you purchase should be of comparable dimensions.

For your convenience we have included a list of acceptable alternatives:
Master Lock – 131D, 141D, 22D, 4680D, 630D, 647D, 7D, 7KAD, 8596DBLK
Ace Hardware – 5094172, 53076

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