It is located just above the oil filter on the engine block. You will need a 5mm allen head to remove the retaining bolt located just above if looking from beneath the vehicle. Once you remove the 5mm bolt you can wiggle or twist gently to pull it from the engine block. Un-clip the grey plug it is attached to and install new one in reverse of removal. Clear you codes and drive.
The 2002 Volkswagen GTI has an inline 4 engine.
The 2002 Volkswagen GTI's turning circle is 35.8 ft..
The 2002 Volkswagen GTI has a drag coefficient of 0.31 Cd.
The 2002 Volkswagen GTI has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The height of the 2002 Volkswagen GTI is 4 ft. 8.7 in. (56.7 in.).
The 2002 Volkswagen GTI is 13 ft. 8.9 in. (164.9 in.) long.
The 2002 Volkswagen GTI runs on premium unleaded (recommended).
the top speed is 148 mph
The front track of the 2002 Volkswagen GTI is 4 ft. 11.6 in. (59.6 in.).
The rear track of the 2002 Volkswagen GTI is 4 ft. 10.8 in. (58.8 in.).
The 2013 Volkswagen GTI has a 6-speed manual.
The 2001 Volkswagen GTI has a 5-speed manual.