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Overview - Ignition System

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NOTE:

The Engine Speed Sensor -G28- is located on the cylinder block. Refer to Engine Speed Sensor -G28-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Ignition System
GWWN28-10033Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Ignition Coils with Power Output Stage -N70, N127, N291, N292, N323, N324-
  2. Connector
    • Black
    • Use the Elbow Assembly Tool :T10118  to remove
  3. Bracket
    • For the Knock Sensor 1 -G61- connector
  4. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
  5. Connector
    • Black, 3-pin
    • Gold plated sensor contacts and connector contacts
  6. Knock Sensor 1 -G61-
    • Component location: cylinder block exhaust side
  7. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • The tightening specifications affect function of the knock sensor
  8. Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster
  9. Cover
  10. Connector
    • Black, 3-pin
    • Gold plated sensor contacts and connector contacts
    • Mark the connector before disconnecting
  11. Bolt
    • 10 Nm
  12. Camshaft Position Sensor 2 -G163-
    • For the exhaust camshaft
    • Gold plated sensor contacts and connector contacts
  13. O-Ring
    • Always replace
  14. Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-
    • For the intake camshaft
    • Gold plated sensor contacts and connector contacts
  15. Knock Sensor 2 -G66-
    • Component location: cylinder block intake side
    • Gold plated sensor contacts and connector contacts
  16. Connector
    • Black, 2-pin
    • Gold plated sensor contacts and connector contacts
  17. Intake Camshaft Adjuster
  18. Spark Plug
    • 18 Nm
    • Remove and install with the Spark Plug Removal Tool :3122B 
  19. Timing Chain Cover