Removing and installing rear speed sensor wiring (four-wheel drive) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)

• Special tools named: VAS 1978

📋 Procedure

1. Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
2. Disconnect battery
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Open cover (2) for connector (1).
5. Disconnect speed sensor wiring connector (1) from speed sensor.

6. Remove rear side panel trim General body repairs, Interior70Pillars and side panel trims.
7. Separate speed sensor wiring (arrow) from VAS 1978 using wire strippers and remove defective wiring.
8. Strip 15 mm of insulation from end of wire with wire strippers and bend half of stripped wire back.
9. Guide in new speed sensor wiring.
10. Connect speed sensor to speed sensor wiring (1) and close connector cover (2)
11. Clip in speed sensor wiring (arrow).
12. Cut 2-pin connector off new speed sensor wiring with wire stripper pliers.
13. Strip 15 mm of insulation from end of wire with wire strippers and bend back half.
14. Connect speed sensor wiring with aid of suitable crimp connector from wiring harness repair set VAS 1978.

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