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Removing and installing fuel gauge senderG, version 3 — VW

Removing and installing fuel gauge senderG, version 3 on VW: 10 steps, engines CBAA, CBAB, CBBA, CBBB.

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

10 steps 13 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

CBAACBABCBBACBBBCFFACFFBCFFDCFGBCFGCCLJACUVCCUVECUWA

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove fuel delivery unit .
  2. Release and pull off connector (2) on sealing flange.
  3. Detach electrical wires from retainer (arrows A) and move to side.
  4. Release catches (1) and (3).
  5. To do this, press catches in (direction of arrow B).
CBAA? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Push out fuel gauge senderG upwards in (direction of arrow C).
  2. Insert fuel gauge senderG into guides on fuel delivery unit and press down until it engages.
  3. Check connectors are secured properly by pulling.
  4. Route and attach wires on fuel delivery unit.
  5. Install fuel delivery unit .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.