Removing and installing fuel gauge senderG, engine codes CAYB, CAYC — VW
Removing and installing fuel gauge senderG, engine codes CAYB, CAYC on VW: 15 steps, engines CAYB, CAYC.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)
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- If the sender cannot be released in this way, the securing tabs (arrows) must also be pushed to the side slightly.
📋 Procedure
- Remove fuel delivery unit (see the separate procedure).
- Release connectors (arrows) and pull off connectors (1, 2 and 3).
- Lift securing tabs (4) and (5) using a screwdriver and pull fuel gauge senderG off downwards (arrow).
- Insert fuel gauge senderG into guides on fuel delivery unit and press upwards until it engages.
- Reconnect connector and check that it has engaged correctly.
- Install fuel delivery unit (see the separate procedure).
- Remove fuel delivery unit (see the separate procedure).
- Pull fuel gauge senderG slightly to side and upwards at the same time
- If the sender cannot be released in this way, the securing tabs (arrows) must also be pushed to the side slightly.
- Note colour co-ordination of cables for reinstallation.
- Release electrical connectors (1…3) and pull them off. Then bend back the locking devices of the connector.
- Connect connectors (1…3). Observe colour co-ordination.
- Check connectors are secured properly by pulling.
- Insert fuel gauge senderG into guide on fuel delivery unit and press down until it engages.
- Install fuel delivery unit (see the separate procedure).
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