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Replacing the External Temperature Sensor on the Volkswagen Golf Mk5

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 5, Golf 5, Golf V - Years 2003-2008

Today, in this tutorial video, you will see how to remove and replace the external temperature sensor on the fifth series Volkswagen Golf in simple steps. First, locate the external temperature sensor, which is found at the front of the vehicle behind the bumper; then remove the grille located at the bottom by unclipping it from the sides, and disconnect its electrical connector. At this point, you can remove it and replace it with the new one, then connect the electrical cable; all that remains is to check the external temperature on the instrument panel!

Updated on 26 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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