Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor: Service and Repair

2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) L4-2.0L (AVH)SECTION Service and Repair





Electronic Power Control (EPC) system
1. Mounting
2. Connector
^ - Black, 6-pin
3. 10 Nm
4. Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G79- and
^ Sender -2- for accelerator pedal position - G185
^ In vehicles with an automatic transmission kick down switch point must be learned again when sensor is replaced.
^ When removing remove cover under instrument panel
5. Bracket
^ For footwell cover
^ Clipped onto accelerator pedal
RENDER: 1.0x

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