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.
🧭 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.
🔧 Engine codes this applies to
📋 Procedure
- Open filler cap on coolant expansion tank briefly to dissipate residual pressure in cooling system.
- Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
- Place drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 underneath.
- Release retainer (2) on both sides in direction of (arrow A).
- Lift radiator cowl (1) upwards out of radiator mounting in direction of (arrow B) and push slightly to right.
- Unplug electrical connector (1) at coolant temperature sender G83(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.]
- Remove radiator outlet coolant temperature sender G83(2) from radiator (3).
- Install noise insulation.
- Check coolant level .
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