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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 84 (1.8L - IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEM - AWD, AWP, AWW GENERIC (A4 PLATFORM))IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEMIGNITION, SERVICINGPARTS OF THE IGNITION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (VEHICLES WITH ENGINE CODE AWP, AWW)
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard
Parts of the ignition, removing and installing (Vehicles with engine code AWP, AWW)
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Parts of the ignition, removing and installing (Vehicles with engine code AWP, AWW)
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The following list pertains to Fig 1.
- Connector
- Black, 4-pin
- Ignition coil with power output stage (Ignition Coil 1 with Power Output Stage -N70-, Ignition Coil 2 with Power Output Stage -N127-, Ignition Coil 3 with Power Output Stage - N291-, Ignition Coil 4 with Power Output Stage -N292-)
- Checking, see IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES, CHECKING
- Snap ring
- for ignition coil with power output stage (Ignition Coil 1 with Power Output Stage -N70-, Ignition Coil 2 with Power Output Stage -N127-, Ignition Coil 3 with Power Output Stage -N291-, Ignition Coil 4 with Power Output Stage -N292-)
- Spark plug, 30 Nm
- remove and install with 3122 B
- Type and spark plug gap, see TEST DATA, SPARK PLUGS
- Connector
- black, 3-pin
- Terminals of sensor and connector are gold-plated
- 10 Nm
- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - G40-*
- Checking, see CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR
- 25 Nm
- Washer
- Conical
- Face plate
- For Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 -G163-
- note position when installing
- 20 Nm
- Tightening torque affects function of Knock Sensor (KS)
- Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61-*
- Terminals of sensor and connector are gold-plated
- Component location: Cylinder block, intake side
- Checking, see CHECK KNOCK SENSORS
- Knock Sensor (KS) 2 -G66-*
- Terminals of sensor and connector are gold-plated
- Component location: Cylinder block, intake side
- Checking, see CHECK KNOCK SENSORS
- Connector
- 2-pin
- Terminals are gold-plated
- Black for Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61-
- Black for Knock Sensor (KS) 2 -G66-
- Mark connector before removing
- Ground (GND) wire
- Do not loosen or tighten unless ignition is switched off.
- 10 Nm
- Do not loosen or tighten unless ignition is 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.