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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing speed sensor on rear axle -G44-/-G46-, vehicles with front-wheel drive

Note: described for the rear left sensor -G46-; the right sensor -G44- is analogous. This page covers removing FWD Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear ABS speed sensors.

  Note
Removal and installation is described for the rear left speed sensor. Removal and installation of the rear right speed sensor is analogous.
   
Rear left speed sensor -G46--1-:
Removing
–  Raise vehicle.
 

Removing and installing speed sensor on rear axle -G44-/-G46-, vehicles with front-wheel drive

–  Disconnect connector -2- from rear left speed sensor -G46-.
–  Unscrew bolt -1- and pull speed sensor out of wheel bearing housing.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
–  Clean inside surface of hole before inserting speed sensor.
–  Coat speed sensor all-round with high-temperature paste G 052 112 A3.
Specified torques
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - speed sensor on rear axle, front-wheel drive“
 

Removing and installing speed sensor on rear axle -G44-/-G46-, vehicles with front-wheel drive

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing speed sensor on rear axle -G44-/-G46-, vehicles with front-wheel drive — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 FWD rear ABS speed sensor?
    Disconnect the connector at the body, unbolt from the bearing housing and pull the sensor out. Route the cable correctly on refitting.
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    Removing and installing speed sensor on rear axle -G44-/-G46-, vehicles with four-wheel drive
      Note Removal and installation is described for the rear left speed sensor. Removal and installation of the rear right speed sensor is analogous. ...