Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Hose Clip Pliers :VAS 6362 
  Fig 1: Hose Clip Pliers

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Procedure 

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Cap

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• The engine is cold.

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

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles with version 1 air duct hose:

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 3- and remove the air duct hose -2-.

Vehicles with version 2 air duct hose:

Fig 3: Loosen Hose Clamp And Remove Air Guide Hose

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- and remove the air duct hose.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

-- Place a cloth underneath to catch any escaping coolant.

-- Remove the clip -2- and then remove the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-.

• Replace the O-ring if damaged or leaking, if not available separately, then replace entire component
• Used coolant cannot be used again.

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

-- Install the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .