Removing and installing temperature sender in front of particulate filters G506 and G498 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

• Special tools named: V.A.G 1383

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• It is not permissible to loosen bolts (2, 3, 4).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Pull off engine cover .
2. Remove air hoses after loosening hose clips (2) and (5).
3. Remove relevant particulate filter: left-side ; right-side .
4. Remove propshaft at rear from transfer box 37.
5. Push rear of propshaft and rear axle drive together; the constant velocity joints can be displaced axially.

6. Remove propshaft from front of transfer box Transfer box and axle drives39.
7. ⚠ Risk of accidents.It is not permissible to remove the engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A during installation work or to leave it under the vehicle without supervision. — Place ram of engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A with mounted gearbox support T10337 under gearbox and brace gearbox in place.
8. Unscrew bolts (1) of gearbox support. [Note: It is not permissible to loosen bolts (2, 3, 4).]
9. Lower gearbox with engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A and the distance (a).
10. Remove electrical connector (3) from bracket and disconnect.
11. Free wiring and remove temperature sender 2 in front of particulate filter G498.
12. Remove electrical connector (1) from bracket and disconnect.
13. Free wiring and remove temperature sender in front of particulate filter G506.
14. Install gearbox support 37.
15. Install propshaft for front transfer box Transfer box and axle drives39.
16. Firmly bolt propshaft on rear axle drive Transfer box and axle drives39.
17. Install particulate filter: left-side ; right-side

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