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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003GOLF (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMSPARK PLUGSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)
Spark Plug: Service and Repair
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)SECTION Service and Repair
Ignition System Components
1 - Connector
- Black, 4 pin
2 - Ignition coil with output stage (N70, N127, N291, N292)
- Checking Testing and Inspection
3 - Circlip
- For Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 (G163)
4 - Spark plug, 30 Nm
- Remove and install with 3122B
- Type and electrode gap, test data, spark plugs Specifications
5 - Connector
- Black, 3-pin
- Sensor and connector contacts are gold-plated
6 - 10 Nm
7 - Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (G40)*
- Checking Testing and Inspection
8 - 25 Nm
9 - Washer
- Conical
10 - Hood
- For Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 (G40)
- When installing note fixing arrangement
11 - 20 Nm
- Tightening torque influences the function of the knock sensor
12 - Knock sensor 1 (G61)*
- Sensor and connector contacts are gold-plated
- Fitting location: Cylinder block intake side
- Checking Testing and Inspection
13 - Knock sensor 2 (G66)*
- Sensor and connector contacts are gold-plated
- Fitting location: Cylinder block intake side
- Checking Testing and Inspection
14 - Connector
- 2-pin
- Contacts gold plated
- Black for knock sensor 1 (G61)
- Black for knock sensor 2 (G66)
- Mark connector before removing
15 - Ground wire
- Only loosen or tighten with ignition switched off
16 - 10 Nm
- Only loosen or tighten with ignition 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.