Engine Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

Engine Speed Sensor

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose clamps up to 25 mm diameter (3094)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Drip tray (VAS 6208)

• Spring-type clip pliers (VAS 6362)

Removing

Conditions

• Engine must be cold.

Procedure

- Remove insulation pan.

- Clamp off coolant hoses from the oil cooler with hose clamps up to 25 mm diameter (3094).





- Loosen hose clips - arrows - with hose clip pliers (VAS 6362).

• Collect any leaking fluid with the drip tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208).

- Disconnect coolant hoses from oil cooler.

- Remove oil filter bracket. Refer to --> [ Oil Filter Bracket and Oil Cooler Assembly Overview ] Service and Repair.

- Remove bolt - arrow - and engine speed sensor (G28).





Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Engine speed sensor (G28) tightening specification, refer to --> [ 9 , 5 Nm ] Service and Repair.

• Oil filter bracket tightening specifications, refer to --> [ Oil Filter Bracket and Oil Cooler Assembly Overview ] Service and Repair.

- Check coolant level; top off if necessary. Refer to --> [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] [1][2]Cooling System, Draining and Filling.