Removing and installing temperature sensor for exhaust gas recirculation — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013); platform code 521

• Opens: coolant
• Special tools named: T10401

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• To access exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor G98, pull off coolant hoses as shown and move them aside.
• Note installation position of heat shield and routing of wiring.
• Ensure that cable of exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor G98 is routed in groove of 14 mm socket T10401 (arrow A).
• Specified torque for exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor G98, 20 Nm.If seal is damaged or leaking, nip open and renew.Always adhere to specified torques.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 39 workshop diagrams for CJAA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
2. Drain coolant . [Note: To access exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor G98, pull off coolant hoses as shown and move them aside.]
3. Separate coolant hoses at both unions (arrow A) and (arrow D).
4. Move both coolant hoses to side (arrow B) and (arrow C).
5. Remove engine cover panel .

6. ⚠ To prevent damage to the electronic components when disconnecting the battery:Observe notes on procedure for disconnecting the battery. — With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth cable (arrow).
7. Remove air filter housing .
8. Remove battery and battery tray (arrows).
9. Pull connector off exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor G98(arrow A) and guide line out. [Note: Note installation position of heat shield and routing of wiring.]
10. Carefully guide 14 mm socket T10401 with ratchet extension onto exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor G98.
11. Ensure that cable of exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor G98 is routed in groove of 14 mm socket T10401 (arrow A).
12. Loosen exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor G98 and remove it. [Note: Specified torque for exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor G98, 20 Nm.If seal is damaged or leaking, nip open and renew.Always adhere to specified torques.]

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