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Esp Sensor Unit, From 12.01

Transverse acceleration sensor -G200- and rotation rate sensor -G202- are installed together in one housing on a new bracket, at the same position in the vehicle.

ESP sensor unit -G419- -1- is secured to mounting bracket -a- for steering column -arrow- together with bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying ESP-Sensor Unit & Steering Column Bearing Bracket
GWWN45-0309Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

When ESP sensor unit -G419- is replaced, zero adjustment of transverse acceleration sensor -G200- and of rotation rate sensor -G202- must be performed.

Removing 

-- Disconnect connector -arrow- from ESP sensor unit -G419-.

Fig 2: Identifying ESP-Sensor Unit & Bolt
GWWN45-0310Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove bolt -1- and remove ESP sensor unit -G419-.

-- Remove nuts -a- from ESP sensor unit -G419- -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying ESP-Sensor Unit & Nut
GWWN45-0308Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove ESP sensor unit -G419-.

CAUTION:

Sharp shaking motions can destroy the transverse acceleration sensor -G200- and rotation rate sensor -G202 -.

Installing 

-- Installation is performed in reverse order of removal.

-- Code radio.

-- Perform basic setting of transverse acceleration sensor - G200- and of rotation rate sensor -G202-

Connect VAS 5051 and select function VAS 5051, CONNECTING AND SELECTING FUNCTIONS .

Tightening Specifications  
ESP sensor unit -G419- to bracket 9 Nm
Hex bolt to mounting bracket for steering column 20 Nm