Removing and installing speed sensor on rear axle (vehicles with front-wheel drive) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

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• On the left-hand side there must be a clearance of approx. 2 cm between the exhaust system heat shield and the speed sensor line.
• On the right-hand side the speed sensor line (1) must be routed between the fuel lines (2).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear seat bench General body repairs, interior72Rear seats.
2. Remove C-pillar lower side trim General body repairs, interior70Pillar and side trims; Removing and installing C-pillar lower trim.
3. Separate speed sensor line connector (arrow A) and press out grommet (arrow B).
4. Loosen wheel bolts.
5. Raise vehicle.

6. Remove wheel.
7. Unclip speed sensor line from retainers (arrows).
8. Take off clip for speed sensor.
9. Lever speed sensor out of wheel bearing unit with removal lever80 - 200.
10. Before inserting speed sensor, clean inside of hole and coat speed sensor around circumference with lubricating pasteG 000 650.
11. Push speed sensor (1) into wheel bearing housing to stop by hand.
12. Insert clip (2) for speed sensor.
13. The speed sensor line (1) is to be routed next to the brake line (2) on both sides as illustrated.
14. On the left-hand side there must be a clearance of approx. 2 cm between the exhaust system heat shield and the speed sensor line.
15. On the right-hand side the speed sensor line (1) must be routed between the fuel lines (2).

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