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Ignition System Overview

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NOTE:

The engine speed sensor is located on the cylinder block. See -item 10- in the COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Part 1.

Fig 1: Identifying Assembly Overview: Ignition
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  1. Ignition Coil with Power Output Stage -N70, N127, N291, N292, N323, N324-
  2. Connector
    • Black
    • Use the Assembly Tool T10118 to disconnect.
  3. Bracket
    • For the knock sensor 1 connector.
  4. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
  5. Connector
    • Black, 3 pin.
    • Connector contacts and sensor contacts are gold plated.
  6. Knock Sensor 1 - G61-
    • Installed location: Exhaust side of the cylinder block.
  7. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Tightening specification affects the function of the knock sensor.
  8. Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster
    • Identification: 32A
    • With the sensor wheel for the camshaft position sensor 2.
    • Removing and installing, refer to CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
  9. Cover
  10. Connector
    • Black, 3 pin
    • Connector contacts and sensor contacts are gold plated.
    • mark the connector before disconnecting
  11. Bolt
    • 10 Nm
  12. Camshaft Position Sensor 2 - G163-
    • For the exhaust camshaft.
    • Connector contacts and sensor contacts are gold plated.
  13. Seal
    • Always replace.
  14. Camshaft Position Sensor - G40-
    • For the intake camshaft
    • Connector contacts and sensor contacts are gold plated.
    • Gold plated sensor contacts and connector contacts
  15. Knock Sensor 2 - G66-
    • Installed location: Intake side of the cylinder block.
    • Connector contacts and sensor contacts are gold plated.
  16. Connector
    • Black, 2 pin
    • Connector contacts and sensor contacts are gold plated.
  17. Intake Camshaft Adjuster
    • Identification: 24E
    • With the sensor wheel for the camshaft position sensor.
    • Removing and installing, refer to CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
  18. Spark Plug
    • 18 Nm
    • Remove and install using the spark plug removal tool 3122 B.
    • Type and electrode ga, refer to TEST DATA AND SPARK PLUGS .
  19. Control Housing
    • For the camshaft adjustment.