Ignition System: Service and Repair
Ignition System Component Overview
1 Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (G61)
• On the front cylinder head under the intake manifold.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ ] Service and Repair.
• Contacts are gold plated.
2 Bolt
• 20 Nm
• Tightening specification affects function of the knock sensor.
3 Ignition Coil with Power Output Stage ((N70, N127, N291, N292))
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Ignition Coils with Power Output Stages ] Service and Repair.
4 Spark Plug
• 25 Nm
• If the spark plugs are replaced, grease the ignition coil with power output stage. Refer to => [ Installing ] Service and Repair.
• Type and electrode gap, refer to => [ Spark Plug Technical Data ] [1][2]Spark Plug.
• Remove and install using spark plug removal tool (3122 B).
5 O-ring
• Always replace
6 Engine Speed Sensor (G28)
• In the front, lower, left of the cylinder block, next to the oil separator => [ Engine Speed Sensor ] Component Location Overview.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ ] Service and Repair.
7 Bolt
• 10 Nm
8 Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (G40)
• In the front cylinder head cover.
• Contacts are gold plated.