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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003PASSAT SEDAN (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRIGNITION SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)
Ignition System Components, Removing and Installing
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)SECTION Ignition System Components, Removing and Installing
Ignition System Components, Removing And Installing
1 - Spark plug, 30 Nm
- Remove and install with 3122 B
2 - Spark plug connectors with ignition wires
- 4 - 6 Kohms
3 - Spacer sleeve
4 - Rubber grommet
5 - 10 Nm
6 - Ignition coils (-N-, -N128-, -N158-)
- With power output stage -N122-
- With marking for ignition wires, do not interchange
7 - Connector
- Black, 5-pin
8 - 3-way connector
- Terminals are gold-plated
9 - 20 Nm
- Tightening torque affects function of Knock Sensor (KS)
10 - Knock Sensor (KS) 2 -G66-*
- Engine bank 2
- Terminals of sensor and connector are gold-plated
11 - Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61-*
- Engine bank 1
- Terminals of sensor and connector are gold-plated
12 - 10 Nm
13 - Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 -G163-*
- Engine bank 2
14 - 25 Nm
15 - Washer
- Conical
16 - Face plate
- For Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor
- Note position when installing
17 - Connector
- Black, 3-pin
- For Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (-G40- or -G163-)
18 - Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40-*
- Engine bank 1
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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.