Tightening exhaust temperature sender 3G495: VW Jetta VI / Golf V / Jetta 1.6 TDI (CAYB, CAYC)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Lubricate thread of exhaust gas temperature sender 3G495 with high temperature pasteG 052 112 A3.
2. Screw exhaust gas temperature sensor 3G495 in by hand.
3. ⚠ When extending the torque wrenchV.A.G 1331 with spanner from tool kit T10395/6, set torque wrenchV.A.G 1331 to 29 Nm as this allows the correct torque of 45 Nm to be achieved. — Then tighten exhaust gas temperature sender 3G495 using torque wrenchV.A.G 1331 together with spanner from tool kit T10395/7. — 29 Nm (21 lb-ft)

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