Removing and installing tachograph sender, automatic gearbox — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove anti-tamper seal from tachograph sender.
2. Disconnect connector (arrow) on tachograph sender.
3. Destroy the plastic cap enclosing the tachograph sender.
4. Remove tachograph sender (1).
5. If the tachograph sender is be removed and fitted to another gearbox (replacement gearbox or new gearbox), first remove the M18 bolt with washer (arrow) from the new gearbox.

6. Install tachograph sender (1).
7. Tighten tachograph sender to 45 Nm. — 45 Nm (33 lb-ft)
8. Fit a new cap (1) in (direction of arrow) onto tachograph sender until it audibly engages.
9. When fitting the cap, align it so that the sealing tab (arrow) on the cap is pointing in the opposite direction to the diesel particulate filter.
10. Attach anti-tamper seal on tachograph sender.

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