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Removing and installing oil level and oil temperature sender G266. — AUDI

Removing and installing oil level and oil temperature sender G266. on Audi: 12 steps, engines ANK, AQG, AQJ, ARS.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps 11 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

  • Renewed: seals

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  • Clean sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove bolts (arrows) securing exhaust pipe for auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.
  2. Remove noise insulation (arrows).
  3. Place drip tray underneath.
  4. Drain off engine oil.
  5. Unplug electrical connector at oil level and oil temperature sender G266(1).
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  1. Remove oil level and oil temperature sender G266. [Note: Renew seals.]
  2. Clean sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.
  3. Apply sealant to studs on sump (arrows).
  4. Install oil level and oil temperature sender G266(4).
  5. Connect electrical wiring (3).
  6. Fill up with engine oil and check oil level.
  7. Fit noise insulation.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.