Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi A5, 2009 Audi A5, and 2008 Audi A5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Engine Covers -1- & -2-

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

The engine is cold.

-- Briefly open the coolant reservoir cap to reduce the residual pressure in the coolant system.

-- Remove the front engine cover -bottom arrows-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- on the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - G62-.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector, Retaining Clip And Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

Use A Cloth To Catch Any Leaking Coolant.

-- Remove the retaining clip -1- and the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-.