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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Overview of fitting locations

This overview maps the hybrid Volkswagen Golf Mk7 ABS control unit -J104-, installed on the hydraulic unit on the passenger side of the engine compartment — Note: never separate its connector before successful communication.

Overview of fitting locations - ABS/ESP

Overview of fitting locations

1 -  ABS control unit -J104-
Installation location: on hydraulic unit, on passenger side of engine compartment.
Do not separate connector before successfully completing self-diagnosis. Switch ignition off before separating connector.
The following components are integrated into the control unit:
Control unit for electromechanical parking brake -J540-
Lateral acceleration sender -G200-
Yaw rate sender -G202-
Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- (depending on equipment fitted)
The components cannot be renewed individually.
Assembly overview → Chapter.
Removing and installing → Chapter
2 -  ABS hydraulic unit -N55-
Fitting location: on passenger side of engine compartment
The hydraulic unit consists of the components:
ABS hydraulic pump -V64-
Brake pressure sender -G201-
Valve block (contains inlet and outlet valves).
ABS hydraulic pump -V64- and valve block must not be separated from one another.
Assembly overview → Chapter.
Removing and installing → Chapter
3 -  Brake pad warning lamp -K32-
Location: in dash panel insert.
4 -  ABS warning lamp -K47-
Location: in dash panel insert.
5 -  ESP and TCS warning lamp -K155-
Location: in dash panel insert.
6 -  Brake system warning lamp -K118-
Location: in dash panel insert.
7 -  Diagnostic connection
Location: Driver footwell cover.
8 -  Steering angle sender -G85-
Fitting location: in steering rack.
The steering angle sender -G85- cannot be renewed separately.
Removing and installing steering → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.48.
9 -  Wheel hub with wheel bearing
ABS sensor ring is installed in wheel bearing
10 -  Front right/left speed sensor -G45-/-G47-
Removing and installing → Chapter.
11 -  Wheel hub with wheel bearing
ABS sensor ring is installed in wheel bearing
12 -  Rear right/left speed sensor -G44-/-G46-
Removing and installing → Chapter
13 -  Brake servo
Assembly overview → Chapter.
Removing and installing → Chapter
14 -  TCS and ESP button -E256-
Two versions, therefore two fitting locations:
Button in centre console
Function button in menu of infotainment system
Removing and installing TCS and ESP button -E256- in centre console → Electrical system; Rep. gr.96.

    Questions & answers

    Overview of fitting locations — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Where is the Golf Mk7 GTE ABS/ESC unit?
    Same general position as the standard Golf — engine bay, driver side (LHD) or passenger side (RHD) — but with additional HV-related wiring.
    General information
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