Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- and engine bung set -VAS 6122-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 refrigerant pressure/temperature sender -G395- — noting it's not fitted on all vehicles or in all countries.
| Special tools and workshop equipment
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331/- (5…50 Nm) |
| Engine bung set -VAS 6122- |
| Air conditioner service station |
 Note
| Not installed in all vehicles and countries. |
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Observe safety precautions
→ Chapter „Safety precautions when handling refrigerants“. |
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Comply with notes
→ Chapter „Working on refrigerant circuit“. |
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Observe safety precautions when working in the vicinity of
high-voltage components
→ Chapter „Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of
high-voltage components“. |
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Observe the risk category of the high-voltage system
→ Rep. gr.00. |
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Remove front bumper cover
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.63. |
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Disconnect electrical connector -2-. |
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Check refrigerant line and connection
-4- for soiling, and clean it if necessary. |
Risk of freezing injury caused by escaping pressurised refrigerant.There
is a risk of injury to the skin and parts of the body due to
freezing.Always wear safety gloves.Always wear safety goggles.Extract
refrigerant, and open the refrigerant circuit immediately afterwards.If
more than 10 minutes passed since the refrigerant has been extracted, do
not open the refrigerant circuit prior to extracting refrigerant anew.
Due to re-evaporation, pressure will be built up in the refrigerant
circuit.
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Loosen sender -1-, and unscrew
it. |
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Seal open connection -4- with
clean plugs from engine bung set -VAS 6122-. |
| Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When
installing, note the following: |
| Check connection -4- for
soiling or damage, and clean it or renew refrigerant line as
necessary. |
Note
| Renew seal -3-
→ Chapter. For correct version refer to
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue. |
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As a final step, read event memory, and erase any entries
displayed using vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided fault
finding” mode. |
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Component |
Specified torque |
| Refrigerant
pressure and temperature sender -G395- |
10 ± 1 Nm |
Questions & answers
Removing and installing refrigerant pressure and temperature sender -G395 — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 pressure/temperature sender -G395-?
Evacuate the circuit, use engine bung set -VAS 6122- to cap openings, unbolt the sender and renew seals on refitting.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783
& ...
Removing
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Observe safety precautions
→ Chapter „Safety precautions when handling refrigerants“.
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high-pressure side
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conditioner unit -N541