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Ignition system components, removing and installing
2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroSECTION Ignition system components, removing and installing
NOTE:
The following list refers to items in Fig 1.
- - Spark plug, 30 Nm
- Remove and install with 3122 B
- - Spark plug connectors with ignition wires
- - Spacer sleeve
- - Rubber grommet
- - 10 Nm
- - Ignition coils ( -N-, -N128-, -N158-)
- With power output stage -N122-
- With marking for ignition wires, do not interchange
- - 5-pin harness connector
- Black
- - 3-pin harness connector
- Terminals are gold-plated
- - 20 Nm
- Tightening torque affects function of Knock Sensor (KS)
- - Knock Sensor (KS) 2 -G66-
- Bank 2
- Terminals of sensor and connector are gold-plated
- - Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61-
- Bank 1
- Terminals of sensor and connector are gold-plated
- - 10 Nm
- - Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor - G40-
- Bank 1
- - 25 Nm
- - Washer
- Conical
- - Face plate
- for Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor
- note position when installing
- - 3-pin harness connector
- Black
- for Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40- or -G163-
- - Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 -G163-
- Bank 2
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.