Removing and installing rotational speed sender 1G653 — AUDI
Removing and installing rotational speed sender 1G653 on Audi: 17 steps, engines BTR, CCFA, CCFC, CDSB.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)
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- Disregard (item 1).
- Disregard (item 3).
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ Working on all parts of the exhaust system:Observe safety precautions when working on the exhaust system . — Remove front wheel (right-side) Wheels and tyres44.
- Remove engine cover panel (arrows).
- Move electrical wiring harness clear at air cleaner housing (arrow). [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
- Unclip breather hose for front differential from air cleaner housing (arrows).
- Unplug electrical connector (3) for air mass meter G70 and move clear.
- Release hose clip (1) and detach air pipe from air cleaner (top section).
- Move clear coolant hose on air cleaner housing (arrow).
- Release retaining clips (2) and detach top section of air cleaner (right-side) from bottom section.
- Push retaining ring (1) forwards off hose connector.
- Press down release ring (2)(arrows) and disconnect breather hose (3) from air cleaner (top section).
- Unplug electrical connector (5).
- Remove bolt (1).
- Loosen hose clips (2) and (4) and remove air pipe (right-side). [Note: Disregard (item 3).]
- Unplug electrical connector (1).
- Install air pipe .
- Install top section of air cleaner 24.
- Fit front wheel Wheels and tyres44.
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