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Removing and installing radiator outlet coolant temperature sender G83 — AUDI

Removing and installing radiator outlet coolant temperature sender G83 on Audi: 10 steps, engines AUA, BAD, BBY, BTR.

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

10 steps 40 engine codes engine codes merged from 49 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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  • Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping coolant.Screw new coolant temperature sender G83 immediately into connection to avoid loss of coolant.

📋 Procedure

  1. Open filler cap on coolant expansion tank briefly to dissipate residual pressure in cooling system.
  2. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
  3. Place drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 underneath.
  4. Release retainer (2) on both sides in direction of (arrow A).
  5. Lift radiator cowl (1) upwards out of radiator mounting in direction of (arrow B) and push slightly to right.
AUA? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Unplug electrical connector (1) at coolant temperature sender G83(2).
  2. Remove coolant temperature sender G83. [Note: Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping coolant.Screw new coolant temperature sender G83 immediately into connection to avoid loss of coolant.]
  3. Remove radiator outlet coolant temperature sender G83(2) from radiator (3).
  4. Install noise insulation.
  5. Check coolant level .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.