Speedometer vehicle speed sensor -G22-, removing and installing

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Transmission installed

Remove left front wheel.

Fig 1: Axle Shaft Shielding Plate

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Remove splash plate above left drive axle -1- if installed (arrows).

Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

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Unplug connector from sender -B-.
Press retaining clip down, turn sender sideways and pull out upward.

Installing

Replace O-ring -A-.
Handle sender carefully. If it is damaged it is possible that the speedometer will not indicate exactly.

Tightening torques

Component		Nm
Heat shield for drive axle		23 Nm