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How to change lambda sensor on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Lambda sensor : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 16V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 16V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change lambda sensor on VW GOLF 5 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Lambda Sensor for Golf V Hatchback (1K1) and other VW models
Lambda sensor
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Electronic spray
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Flare nut wrench #22
Clip removal tool
Ratchet wrench
Thread tap
Fender cover
Replacement: lambda sensor – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
- After replacing the oxygen sensor, clear the trouble code from the electronic control unit and let the ECU adapt itself to the new sensor.
- Before getting down to work, start the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature.
- Please note: all work on the car – VW Golf 5 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the hood.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
- Step 4Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Remove the oil pan cover.
- Step 6Disconnect the oxygen sensor wiring. Use a clip removal tool.
- Step 7Detach the oxygen sensor connector. Use a clip removal tool.
- Step 8Clean the oxygen sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 9Unscrew the oxygen sensor fastener. Use a flare nut spanner #22.
- Step 10Remove the oxygen sensor.
- Step 11Cut the thread for the new oxygen sensor. Use a thread tap. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 12Treat the oxygen sensor. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.Step 13Install the new oxygen sensor.
- Step 14Tighten the oxygen sensor fastener. Use a flare nut spanner #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 37 Nm torque.
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