Removing and installing front parking aid senders: VW Jetta VI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)

• Renewed: any damaged isolation rings

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• After installing the sender, check that the sender is correctly seated in the bracket.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and remove ignition key.
2. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior 63. Front bumper cover; Removing and installing front bumper cover.
3. ⚠ The order for removing the senders must be adhered to under all circumstances. The sender may otherwise be damaged. Fractures may occur if too much pressure is applied to the sender, and this may cause the sender to fail. First remove the sender from the bracket and then disconnect the sender's connector. — Push fasteners (arrows) on sender retainer (1) outwards.
4. Pull out sender (2) with wiring connected backwards from sender retainer.
5. Release connector (2) and disconnect.

6. Remove sender (1).
7. ⚠ Expanding the isolation ring must be avoided under all circumstances. Function problems could occur if an incorrect or damaged isolation ring is used. Replace any damaged isolation rings and make sure that the right isolation ring is fitted in each case. — Check whether the correct isolation ring is installed on the sender head.
8. Renew isolation ring (1) of sender.
9. Assign sender to correct installation position in bumper cover.
10. After installing the sender, check that the sender is correctly seated in the bracket.

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