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Removing and installing sender 2 for turbocharger speed G689 — VW

Removing and installing sender 2 for turbocharger speed G689 on VW: 18 steps, engines CKDA. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

18 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

  • Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove engine cover .
  2. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and push bracket (1) together with wiring harness to one side.
  3. Remove electrical connectors (1, 2, 3) from bracket and push to one side.
  4. Siphon off refrigerant of the air-conditioning system 87.
  5. Remove securing nut (5).
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  1. Unscrew bolts (1) and (4) and remove refrigerant line (2).
  2. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove cover (1).
  3. Turn locking pins (arrows) 180° and pull out upwards.
  4. Pull intake connecting pipe (A) out of the upper section of the air filter.
  5. Open clips and remove upper part of air filter (B).
  6. Disconnect electrical connector (3) and remove bolt (1).
  7. Release hose clips (2) and (5) and remove air pipes (left-side).
  8. Disconnect electrical connector (arrow).
  9. Remove bolts (1) and (3), and remove sender 2 for turbocharger speed G689 with bracket.
  10. Unscrew bolts (2) and remove engine speed sensor from bracket.
  11. Fit refrigerant line (2) and screw in bolts (1) and (4) by hand.
  12. Position clip (3).
  13. Fill air conditioning system 87.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.