Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Overview of fitting locations

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Brake system / ABS, ADR, TCS, EDL, ESP / Overview of fitting locations

Overview of fitting locations - ABS/ESP

Overview of fitting locations - ABS/ESP

1 -	ABS control unit -J104-

Installation location: on hydraulic unit, on passenger side in engine compartment.

Do not separate connector before successfully completing self-diagnosis. Switch ignition off before separating connector.

The following components are integrated into the control unit:

Control unit for electromechanical parking brake -J540-

Lateral acceleration sender -G200-

Yaw rate sender -G202-

Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- (depending on equipment fitted)

The components cannot be renewed individually.

Removing and installing → Chapter.

2 -	ABS hydraulic unit -N55-

Fitting location: in engine compartment on passenger side

The hydraulic unit consists of the components:

ABS hydraulic pump -V64-

Brake pressure sender -G201-

Valve block (contains inlet and outlet valves).

ABS hydraulic pump -V64- and valve block must not be separated from one another.

Removing and installing → Chapter.

3 -	Brake pad warning lamp -K32-

Location: in dash panel insert.

4 -	ABS warning lamp -K47-

Location: in dash panel insert.

5 -	ESP and TCS warning lamp -K155-

Location: in dash panel insert.

6 -	Brake system warning lamp -K118-

Location: in dash panel insert.

7 -	Brake light switch -F-

Location: on brake master cylinder.

Removing and installing → Chapter.

8 -	TCS and ESP button -E256-

Two versions, therefore two fitting locations:

Button in centre console

Function button in menu of infotainment system

Removing and installing TCS and ESP button -E256- in centre console → Electrical system; Rep. gr.96.

9 -	Diagnostic connection

Location: Driver footwell cover.

10 -	Steering angle sender -G85-

Fitting location: in steering rack.

The steering angle sender -G85- cannot be renewed separately.

Removing and installing steering → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.48.

11 -	Front right/left speed sensor -G45-/-G47-

Removing and installing → Chapter.

12 -	Wheel hub with wheel bearing

ABS sensor ring is installed in wheel bearing

Check ABS sensor ring → Chapter

13 -	Rear right/left speed sensor -G44-/-G46-

Removing and installing (front-wheel drive) → Chapter

14 -	Wheel hub with wheel bearing

ABS sensor ring is installed in wheel bearing

Check ABS sensor ring → Chapter

General information

Repair instructions for repair work on ABS The ABS brake system is divided diagonally. The servo-assistance is effected pneumatically by the vacuum brake servo unit. ...

Control unit and hydraulic unit

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Other materials:

Checking exhaust system for leaks
Procedure – Start engine and run at idling speed. – Seal end exhaust pipes with cloths or plugs, for example, for the duration of the leakage test. – Check (by l ...

Temporarily switch off the area monitoring system (Front Assist) in the following situations
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The area monitoring system (Front Assist) should be switched off in the following situations due to system limitations : If the vehicle is being towed. If the vehicle is on a rolling road test bed. If t ...

Gear-change indicator
Fig. 140 In the instrument cluster display: gear-change indicator First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The instrument cluster display may, depending on the vehicle's equipment level, indicate which gear should be selected to reduce fuel consumption ...