Engine Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

Engine Speed Sensor G28

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. (3094)

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6362)

Conditions

• The engine must be cold.

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Clamp off the coolant hoses from the oil cooler using the hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. (3094).






- Loosen the hose clamps - arrows - using the hose clip pliers (VAS 6362).

• Collect any leaking fluid using the drip tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208).

- Remove the coolant hoses from the oil cooler.

- Remove the oil filter bracket. Refer to => [ Oil Filter Bracket and Oil Cooler Overview ] Oil Filter Bracket and Oil Cooler Overview.

- Remove the bolt - arrow - and the engine speed sensor.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

• Engine speed sensor bolt tightening specification, see - item 9 - in the => [ Sealing Flange and Flywheel Overview ] Service and Repair.

• Oil filter bracket tightening specifications. Refer to => [ Oil Filter Bracket and Oil Cooler Overview ] Oil Filter Bracket and Oil Cooler Overview.

- Check the coolant level; add if necessary. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Draining and Filling.