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 shock absorbers when removed
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Assembly overview - lower suspension link, swivel joint
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Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system
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