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Removing and installing fuel gauge senderG, vehicles with front-wheel drive — VW

Removing and installing fuel gauge senderG, vehicles with front-wheel drive on VW: 12 steps, engines CHHA, CHHB, CHPA, CHZD.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps 22 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

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

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove fuel delivery unit (see the separate procedure).
  2. Note colour assignment of cables (1) for re-installation.
  3. Release and pull off connectors (1) on sealing flange.
  4. Disengage and move clear electrical wiring at retainer (arrow).
  5. Release locking lugs (3) and (4) from tabs.
CHHA? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Pull out fuel gauge senderG(2) upwards.
  2. Bend back the locking hooks of the connectors.
  3. Install in reverse order. In the process, note the following:
  4. Note colour assignment of contacts.
  5. Check connectors are secured properly by pulling.
  6. Insert fuel gauge senderG into guide on fuel delivery unit and press down until it engages.
  7. Install fuel delivery unit (see the separate procedure).

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.