Ignition System Component Overview
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- Knock Sensor 1 -G61-
- On the front of the cylinder head under the intake manifold.
- Contacts are gold plated.
- For the electrical connector, refer to Fig 4.
- Removing and installing, refer to Knock Sensor 1 -G61- .
- Bolt
- 22 Nm
- The tightening specification influences the function of the knock sensor.
- 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-.
- Removing and installing, refer to IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES .
- Spark Plug
- 25 Nm
- If the spark plugs are replaced, grease the ignition coil with power output stage. Refer to Installing .
- Note the change intervals, refer to the Maintenance Intervals.
- Type and electrode gap, refer to TEST DATA AND SPARK PLUGS .
- Remove and install using the spark plug removal tool 3122 B.
- O-ring
- No replacement part available.
- Replace if damaged.
- Engine Speed Sensor -G28-
- On the left front lower side of the cylinder block, next to the oil separator. Refer to Fig 3.
- Removing and installing, refer to Engine Speed Sensor -G28- .
- Bolt
- 9 Nm
- Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-
- CMP sensor
- Engine Speed Sensor
Fig 4: Camshaft Position Sensor G40 / Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor G336, Knock Sensor (KS) 1 G61 & Fuel Injectors 8-Pin Harness Connector Electrical Harness Connectors
- CMP sensor
- Knock sensor 1
- 8 pin connector for the fuel injectors