Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing front vehicle level senders -G78-/-G289-
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410- |
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Disconnect connector -1- on
front left vehicle level sender -G78- and/or front right vehicle
level sender -G289-, as applicable. |
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Pull bracket -2- for front left
vehicle level sender -G78- and/or for front right vehicle level
sender -G289- out of suspension link -3-,
as applicable |
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Remove front left vehicle level sender -G78- and/or front
right vehicle level sender -G289-, as applicable. |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
 Note
| Lever on vehicle level sender must face towards outside of
vehicle. |
| Thread of vehicle level sender must be screwed into outer
hole in suspension link. Retaining lug for vehicle level sender
must engage in inner hole in order to guarantee correct
installation position. |
| Perform basic setting of wheel damper electronics
→ Vehicle
diagnostic tester. |
| If the reference position has been re-adapted, the front
camera for driver assist systems must be recalibrated on
vehicles with lane departure warning function
→ Chapter „Calibrating front camera for driver assist systems“. |
| Carry out basic setting of headlights
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - front vehicle level senders“ |
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Note
The vehicle level sender is available as a replacement part only
complete with coupling rod and upper and lower retaining plates.
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
Removin ...
Other materials:
Safety precautions when working on vehicles with high-voltage system
Risk of death due to high voltage
The high voltage system carries high voltage. Electrical shocks will
cause serious injuries or death.
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People having electronic medical devices for life support or health
maintenance in or on their bodies are pro ...
Adjusting camber at front wheels
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Note
Camber correction is necessary only after body repairs.
Camber cannot be ad ...
Removing and installing lower part of sump
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Flat scraper
Commercially available scraper
Sealant remover
Hand drill with plastic brush attachment
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