Removing and installing air mass meter G70/intake air temperature sender G42 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020), VW Touran II (5T, 2015–)

• Renewed: seal

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel .
2. Free vacuum hoses (arrows).
3. Release and pull off connector.
4. Loosen hose clips (1, 2) and remove air pipe.
5. Remove bolt (1).

6. Turn air mass meter G70(item 2) in direction of (arrow B) and detach. [Note: If the air filter element is very dirty or wet, particles of dirt or water may reach the air mass meter and falsify the measured air mass value. This would lead to loss of power, since a smaller injection quantity is calculated.Always use Genuine part for air filter element.Always renew seal if damaged (infiltrating air).Use a silicone-free lubricant to install the air hose and seal.Hose unions and air intake pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installation.Secure all hose connections with hose clips meeting production standard Electronic Parts Catalogue.]
7. Check for salt residue, dirt and leaves in air mass meter and air hose (clean air side).
8. Check intake channel for contamination as far as air filter element. If contamination is found, remove salt residue, dirt or leaves from air filter housing.
9. To install, insert air mass meter G70(item 2) and turn it in direction of (arrow A).
10. Fit engine cover panel .

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