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.

  1. Connector 
    • Black, 4 pin
  2. Ignition coil with output stage -N70-, -N127-, -N291-, -N292- 
  3. Circlip 
    • For Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 -G163-
  4. Spark plug, 30 Nm 
  5. Connector 
    • Black, 3-pin
    • Sensor and connector contacts are gold-plated
  6. Bolt, 10 Nm 
  7. Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor - G40-* 
  8. Bolt, 25 Nm 
  9. Washer 
    • Conical
  10. Hood 
    • For Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 -G40-
    • When installing note fixing arrangement
  11. Bolt, 20 Nm 
    • Tightening torque influences the function of the knock sensor
  12. Knock sensor (KS) 1 -G61-* 
    • Sensor and connector contacts are gold-plated
    • Location: Cylinder block intake side
    • Checking, see KNOCK SENSOR, CHECKING 
  13. Knock sensor (KS) 2 -G66-* 
    • Sensor and connector contacts are gold-plated
    • Location: Cylinder block intake side
    • Checking, see KNOCK SENSOR, CHECKING 
  14. Connector 
    • 2-pin
    • Contacts gold plated
    • Black for knock sensor (KS) 1 -G61-
    • Black for knock sensor (KS) 2 -G66-
    • Mark connector before removing
  15. Ground wire 
    • Only loosen or tighten with ignition switched off
  16. Bolt, 10 Nm 
    • Only loosen or tighten with ignition switched off
  17. Fig 1: Identifying Ignition System Components
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