Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Running gear, axles, steering

Removing and installing front vehicle level senders -G78-/-G289-

In this manual: Running gear, axles, steering
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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-

Removing
Removing and installing front vehicle level senders -G78-/-G289-
  • Disconnect connector -1- on front left vehicle level sender -G78- and/or front right vehicle level sender -G289-, as applicable.
Removing and installing front vehicle level senders -G78-/-G289-
  • Unscrew nut -1-.
  • Pull bracket -2- for front left vehicle level sender -G78- and/or for front right vehicle level sender -G289- out of suspension link -3-, as applicable
Removing and installing front vehicle level senders -G78-/-G289-
  • Remove bolt -1-.
  • Remove front left vehicle level sender -G78- and/or front right vehicle level sender -G289-, as applicable.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

Lever on vehicle level sender must face towards outside of vehicle.

Thread of vehicle level sender must be screwed into outer hole in suspension link. Retaining lug for vehicle level sender must engage in inner hole in order to guarantee correct installation position.

Perform basic setting of wheel damper electronics → Vehicle diagnostic tester.

If the reference position has been re-adapted, the front camera for driver assist systems must be recalibrated on vehicles with lane departure warning function → Chapter „Calibrating front camera for driver assist systems“.

Carry out basic setting of headlights → Electrical system; Rep. gr.94.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front vehicle level senders“
Removing and installing front vehicle level senders -G78-/-G289-

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