How to carry out replacement: ABS Sensor 1.9 TDI VW Bora Variant
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.0, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.8 V6 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6 16V, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 T, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.0 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6 FSI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 T, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.4 16V … View more

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Tools
Replacement: ABS sensor – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Electronic spray
Copper grease
Multipurpose grease
Torque wrench
Torx bit T30
HEX bit No.H5
HEX bit No.H7
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Pin punch
Tap wrench
Hammer
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: ABS sensor – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: ABS sensor – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW BORA Estate (1J6)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the ABS sensor fastener. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean the ABS sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the ABS sensor fastener. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the caps from the brake caliper guide pin boots. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: ABS sensor – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Professionals recommend:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  12. Step 14
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 15
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the brake disc.
  15. Step 17
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 18
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    Clean the ABS sensor mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 19
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    Treat the ABS sensor fastener. Use a multipurpose grease.
  18. Step 20
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    Connect the ABS sensor.
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