1. Buy temp sensor and O ring. (if you are REALLY cheap I have seen
these on E-Bay motors for like $4 - my stealership wants about $9).
2. Recommended while at the dub parts counter get some g12 coolant -
just in case you loose alot - you shouldn't, but it would **** having
to drive with low coolant in your bug to go get some. (done properly
you will lose VERY little - if you are like me - see below - get the
g12)
3. On the 2.0 engine the sensor is located on the coolant line coming
from the top of the radiator and runs along the right (driver's side)
of the engine. On the driver's side of the engine this hose connects to
a "junction box" which has the sensor on top and facing the interior of
the bug (4 wires).
4. If your engine has been cool for atleast an hour, remove the clip below the sensor by pulling it towards you.
5. Remove the sensor by pulling it away from the hose.
(note: I am a ******* and let the engine sit for only ~15
minutes...coolant shot out of the hose in a big blast when I removed
the sensor - VERY VERY luckly none got in my mouth or eyes - just all
over my hands - don't be a ******* - wait ATLEAST an hour or so)
6. Seat new O-ring on new sensor and make sure it is all the way to the top of the metal part of the sensor.
7. Insert NEW sensor in hose and press firmly downward so it sits in
the hole snugly. Replace plastic clip below sensor on coolant hose.
8. Unplug 4 pin connector from old sensor and plug into new sensor - if
the pins line up you should hear a tiny click as it locks into place -
DON'T force it.
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