Thermal Management Coolant Temperature Sensor 8 -G968-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AUDI Q5

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Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS 6208

Fig 1: Identifying Drip Tray

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Procedure

High-voltage system cold.

-- To remove any residual pressure in the cooling system, cut the seal tab -3- and open the coolant expansion tank cap -1- for the high-voltage system cooling circuit.

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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CAUTION:

Collecting coolant and determining volumes.

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS 6208 underneath.

-- Remove the bolt -2-, and remove the Thermal Management Coolant Temperature Sensor 8 -G968-.

Allocation of the O-ring/centering ring. Refer to Figure.

-- To prevent coolant loss, install the new coolant temperature sensor immediately.

-- Add the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, ADDING AND COOLING SYSTEM, BLEEDING, HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM COOLING CIRCUIT .

-- Drain and fill the coolant for the high-voltage system cooling circuit only if the coolant loss is greater than 500 ml. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING, HIGH-VOLTAGE COOLING CIRCUIT and Refer to COOLING SYSTEM, FILLING, HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM COOLING CIRCUIT .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - ENGINE/MOTOR COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, AUDI Q5 WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM, HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM COOLING CIRCUIT