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Knock Sensor Overview

NOTE:

Two sensors are installed knock sensor 1 and knock sensor 2.

Fig 1: Identifying Knock Sensor Overview
GWWM13-0196Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Cylinder Block
  2. Plug
    • 30 Nm
    • With a rolled seal.
    • The bore in the cylinder block is used for locking the crankshaft using the locking pin T40069.
  3. Knock Sensor 1 -G61-
    • Note the installed position: The wire connection points downward vertically.
  4. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • The tightening specification affects the function of the knock sensor.
  5. Bolt
    • 10 Nm
  6. Cover
  7. Bayonet Connection
  8. Wire Clip
    • Clipped to the cover.
  9. Knock Sensor 2 -G66-
    • Note the installed position: The wire connection points 45° toward the right on the outside.
  10. Wire Bracket
    • Bolted to the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve.
  11. Knock Sensor 1 Connector
    • Green
    • Installed position, refer to Fig 2.
    • Contacts are gold plated.
  12. Knock Sensor 2 Connector
    • Gray
    • Installed position, refer to Fig 2.
    • Contacts are gold plated.
Fig 2: Identifying Installation Position Of Harness Connectors For Knock Sensors
GWWM28-0209Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Green, for the knock sensor 1
  2. Gray for the knock sensor 2