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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 76 (1.8L - IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEM - AWD (A4 PLATFORM))IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEMIGNITION SYSTEM, SERVICINGIGNITION SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard
Ignition system components, removing and installing
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Ignition system components, removing and installing
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The following list pertains to Fig 1.
- Connector
- Black, 4 pin
- 10 Nm
- Ignition coil with output stage -N70-,-N127-, -N291-, -N292-
- Checking, see IGNITION COILS WITH OUTPUT STAGE, CHECKING
- Spark plug, 30 Nm
- Remove and install with 3122B Type and electrode gap, see TEST DATA, SPARK PLUGS
- 3-pin connector
- Contacts gold plated
- Brown for Knock sensor (KS) 1 -G61-
- Black for Knock sensor (KS) 2 -G66-
- 20 Nm
- Tightening torque influences the function of the knock sensor
- Knock sensor (KS) 1 -G61-*
- Sensor and connector contacts are gold-plated
- Checking, see KNOCK SENSORS, CHECKING
- Knock sensor (KS) 2 -G66-*
- Sensor and connector contacts are gold-plated
- Checking, see KNOCK SENSORS, CHECKING
- Connector
- Black, 3-pin
- 10 Nm
- Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 - G163-*
- Checking, see CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR 2 - G163-, CHECKING
- 25 Nm
- Washer
- Conical
- Hood
- For Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 -G163-
- When installing note fixing arrangement
- Ground wire
- Only loosen or tighten with ignition switched off
- 10 Nm
- Only loosen or tighten with ignition switched off
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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.