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How to change lambda sensor on VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) – 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 PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T 20V, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 4.0 W8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T 20V, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 4.0 W8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Lambda Sensor for PASSAT Variant (3B6) and other VW models
Lambda sensor
Alternative products

Electronic spray
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
22-mm oxygen sensor socket
Ratchet wrench
Thread tap
Fender cover
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:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.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 4Unscrew the fasteners of the oxygen sensor housing cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Remove the oxygen sensor housing cover.
- Step 6Detach the oxygen sensor connector.
- Step 7Unscrew the oxygen sensor fastener. Use a 22-mm oxygen sensor socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Remove the oxygen sensor.
- Step 9Cut the thread for the new oxygen sensor. Use a thread tap. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Treat the oxygen sensor. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.Step 11Install the new oxygen sensor.
- Step 12Tighten 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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