Knock sensors, checking: Notes

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Notes
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NOTE:
  • It is extremely important to keep to the tightening torque of 20 Nm to ensure the knock sensors perform perfectly.
  • Only gold-plated contacts may be used when servicing the knock sensor connector contacts.
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