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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The engine is cold.

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

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-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Loosen the clamp -2- and remove the air duct pipe -1-.

-- Remove the cable bracket from the transmission. Refer to OVERVIEW - SELECTOR MECHANISM .

-- Free up the wiring harness -1-.

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-- Remove the nut -4- and bolts -2 and 3-.

-- Push the left coolant pipe slightly to the left.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Remove the double bolt -2- and the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - G62-.

NOTE:

Pry out an O-ring or spacer ring stuck in the cylinder head using a drift.