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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2011TIGUAN SEL 4MOTIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEM28 IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEMDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONIGNITION SYSTEM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion
Ignition System Component Overview
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4MotionSECTION Ignition System Component Overview
- Knock Sensor 1 -G61-
- On the front of the cylinder head, under the intake manifold.
- Removing and installing, refer to KNOCK SENSOR 1 G61 .
- The contacts are gold plated.
- Bolt
- 20 Nm
- The tightening specification influences the function of the knock sensor.
- Ignition Coil with Power Output Stage -N70, N127, N291, N292-
- Removing and installing, refer to IGNITION COIL WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGE .
- Spark Plug
- 25 Nm
- Type and electrode gap, refer to TECHNICAL DATA AND SPARK PLUGS .
- Remove and install using the spark plug removal tool 3122 B.
- O-ring
- Always replace.
- Engine Speed Sensor -G28-
- On the lower left front of the cylinder block, next to the oil separator. Refer to Fig 2.
- Removing and installing, refer to ENGINE SPEED SENSOR G28 .
- Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-
- On the front of the cylinder head cover.
- The contacts are gold plated.
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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.