Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing coolant temperature sender -G62

With the engine cold, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 coolant temperature sender -G62- — briefly open the expansion tank cap to release residual pressure before starting.

Removing Engine cold

–  Briefly open cap of coolant expansion tank -arrow- in order to release residual pressure in the cooling system, then tighten the cap again until it engages. –  Separate electrical connectors.   Note Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping coolant.

–  Unscrew bolt -1- and pull off coolant temperature sender -G62--item 2-.   Note If O-ring -3- with support ring -4- remains lodged in cylinder head, lift out O-ring with support ring using a piece of wire. Insert new coolant temperature sender -G62- immediately into cylinder head in order to avoid loss of coolant. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Renew O-ring. –  Check coolant level → Anchor. Specified torques → Chapter „Assembly overview - coolant temperature sender“

Questions & answers

Removing and installing coolant temperature sender -G62 — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I remove the Golf Mk7 1.4 TSI coolant temp sender -G62-?

Drain coolant to below sender level, disconnect connector, unscrew from the housing and renew the seal.

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