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1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)

Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Service and Repair


Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G68-

Removing and Installing VSS -G68-





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
- Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
- Switch ignition off and disconnect battery ground strap.
- Remove battery.
- Remove air cleaner.







- Install support bar 10-222 A with legs 10-222 A/1 (adapter 10-222 N3 for 6-cyl. engine) and support engine/transmission in position.
- Remove bracket for power steering pressure hose.







- When transmission has been securely supported, remove bolts for transmission carrier (arrows).







- Remove pendulum support (arrows).







- Lower transmission approx. 60 mm (2.4 in.) -a-.
- Disconnect black connector from sensor.
- Remove bolt and take sensor -1- out.
- Replace seal.

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
- Tighten bolt to 10 Nm (7 ft lb).
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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