Removing and installing lateral acceleration sender G200 — VW
Removing and installing lateral acceleration sender G200 on VW: 6 steps, 1 torque figure. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
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- Installation position: slanted side (arrow) of lateral acceleration sender G200(1) must face retainer (2).
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft) | Tighten securing nuts |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Lever retainer (1) off lateral acceleration sender G200(2) with a screwdriver.
- Remove lateral acceleration sender G200.
- ⚠ Strong vibrations or heavy impact may destroy the lateral acceleration sender G200. — Place lateral acceleration sender G200 into bracket.
- Installation position: slanted side (arrow) of lateral acceleration sender G200(1) must face retainer (2).
- Slide retainer (2) over lateral acceleration sender G200(1) until it engages.
- Tighten securing nuts to 6 Nm. — 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)
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TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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