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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter -GX10-/lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter -GX7-

The pre-cat probe -GX10- combines the lambda probe -G39- and its heater -Z19-, while the post-cat probe -GX7- has its own equivalent components — this page covers removing both on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7.

Lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter -GX10- consists of
Lambda probe -G39-
Lambda probe heater -Z19-
Lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter -GX7- consists of
Lambda probe after catalytic converter -G130-
Lambda probe heater 1 after catalytic converter -Z29-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Lambda probe open ring spanner set -3337-
 

Removing and installing lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter -GX10-/lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter -GX7-

Removing
–  Unplug corresponding electrical connector:
1 -  For Lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter -GX10-.
2 -  For Lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter -GX7-.
 

Removing and installing lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter -GX10-/lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter -GX7-

–  Unscrew corresponding Lambda probe using a tool from Lambda probe open ring spanner set -3337-.
1 -  Lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter -GX7-
2 -  Lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter -GX10-
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
  Note
New lambda probes are coated with an assembly paste. This paste must not get into the slots on the Lambda probe body.
In the case of a used Lambda probe grease only the thread with high-temperature paste. This paste must not get into the slots on the Lambda probe body. High-temperature paste → Electronic Parts Catalogue.
During installation, the electrical connecting cable of the Lambda probe must be attached in the same places. The wire must be prevented from touching the exhaust pipe.
Specified torques
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - Lambda probe“
 

Removing and installing lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter -GX10-/lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter -GX7-

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter -GX10-/lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter -GX7- — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 1.4 TSI lambda probes?
    Disconnect the connector, unscrew the probe from the exhaust manifold/downpipe using a lambda socket. Apply anti-seize on installation.
    Assembly overview - Lambda probe
      Note New lambda probes are coated with an assembly paste. This paste must not get into the slots on the Lambda probe body. ...

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