Engine Speed Sensor -G28-

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. 3094
Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208
Hose Clip Pliers VAS 6362

Conditions

The engine must be cold.

Removing

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Clamp off the coolant hoses from the oil cooler using the hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. 3094.

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamps 3094

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-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- using the hose clip pliers VAS 6362.

NOTE:

Collect any leaking fluid using the drip tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208.

-- Remove the coolant hoses from the oil cooler.

-- Remove the oil filter bracket. Refer to OIL FILTER BRACKET AND OIL COOLER OVERVIEW .

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and the engine speed sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt To Engine Speed Sensor

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

Engine speed sensor bolt tightening specification, see -item 9- in the SEALING FLANGE AND FLYWHEEL OVERVIEW .
Oil filter bracket tightening specifications. Refer to OIL FILTER BRACKET AND OIL COOLER OVERVIEW .

-- Check the coolant level; add if necessary. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING .