How to carry out replacement: Lambda Sensor 1.9 TDI Passat 3B6
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How to change lambda sensor on VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Lambda Sensor on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Lambda sensor : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 4.0 W8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T 20V, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: lambda sensor – VW PASSAT Variant (3B6). Tools you might need:
Electronic spray
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
22-mm oxygen sensor socket
Ratchet wrench
Thread tap
Fender cover
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Replacement: lambda sensor – VW PASSAT Variant (3B6). 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 PASSAT Variant (3B6) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the oxygen sensor housing cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the oxygen sensor housing cover.
  3. Step 6
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    Detach the oxygen sensor connector.
  4. Step 7
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    Unscrew the oxygen sensor fastener. Use a 22-mm oxygen sensor socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the oxygen sensor.
  6. Step 9
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    Cut the thread for the new oxygen sensor. Use a thread tap. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
    Treat the oxygen sensor. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
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    Install the new oxygen sensor.
  8. Step 12
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    Tighten the oxygen sensor fastener. Use a 22-mm oxygen sensor socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 37 Nm torque.
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