Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor On Radiator Outlet G83, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Requirement

Engine must be cold.

CAUTION:

The cooling system may be under pressure. There is a risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

Scalding the skin and other parts of the body is possible.

- Wear safety gloves.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Reduce the pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a suitable towel and carefully opening it.

-- Open the coolant expansion tank cap -arrow-.

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

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

Depending on the equipment/version the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83- -3- can be installed on the left or on the right side of the vehicle.

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

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-- Place a cleaning cloth underneath, to catch cleaning coolant leaking out.

-- Remove the clamp -4- and remove the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83- -3-.

Requirement

Immediately insert the new Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83- -2-, so that as little as possible coolant leaks.