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Ignition System Component Overview

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Fig 1: Identifying Assembly Overview: Ignition System Component
GWWS28-0144Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Knock Sensor 1 -G61-
    • On the front of the cylinder head, under the intake manifold.
    • Removing and installing, refer to Knock Sensor 1 -G61- .
    • The contacts are gold plated.
  2. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • The tightening specification influences the function of the Knock Sensor 1 -G61-.
  3. Ignition Coil 1 with Power Output Stage -N70-, Ignition Coil 2 with Power Output Stage -N127-, Ignition Coil 3 with Power Output Stage -N291- and Ignition Coil 4 with Power Output Stage -N292-
  4. Spark Plug
  5. O-Ring
    • Always replace.
  6. Engine Speed Sensor -G28-
    • On the lower left front of the cylinder block, next to the oil separator, refer to Fig 2.
    • Removing and installing, refer to Engine Speed Sensor -G28- .
  7. Bolt
    • 10 Nm
  8. Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-
    • On the front of the cylinder head cover.
    • The contacts are gold plated.
Fig 2: Identifying Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28
GWWA24-10426Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.