Removing and installing exhaust gas temperature sender 3G495 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

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• Coat thread of exhaust gas temperature sender with high-temperature paste; high-temperature paste Electronic Parts Catalogue.

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📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel .
2. Remove electrical connector (4) for exhaust gas temperature sender 3G495 from retainer and detach connector.
3. Move electric cable downwards.
4. Remove rear noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
5. Remove exhaust temperature sender 3G495(arrow).

6. Remove connector (6) from retainer and disconnect.
7. Expose wiring to exhaust gas temperature sender 3G495.
8. Remove rear noise insulation: General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
9. Unscrew exhaust temperature sender 3G495(1) and remove.
10. Unclip, release and pull off connector (brown) on underbody in left area of subframe.
11. Expose wiring to exhaust gas temperature sender 3G495.
12. Unscrew exhaust temperature sender 3G495(1) and remove. [Note: Coat thread of exhaust gas temperature sender with high-temperature paste; high-temperature paste Electronic Parts Catalogue.]

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