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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2010GOLF (5K1) L5-2.5L (CBTA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSKNOCK SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2010 Volkswagen Golf (5K1) L5-2.5L (CBTA)
Knock Sensor: Service and Repair
2010 Volkswagen Golf (5K1) L5-2.5L (CBTA)SECTION Service and Repair
Knock Sensor Overview
• Two sensors are installed knock sensor 1 and knock sensor 2.
1 Cylinder Block
2 Locking Bolt
• 30 Nm
• With a rolled seal.
• The bore in the cylinder block is for locking the crankshaft with locking pin (T40069).
3 Knock Sensor 1 (G61)
• Note the installed position: The wire connection points downward vertically.
4 Bolt
• 20 Nm
• Tightening specification affects the function of the knock sensor.
5 Bolt
• 10 Nm
6 Cover
7 Plug
8 Wire Clip
• Clamped on cover plate
9 Knock Sensor 2 (G66)
• Note the installed position: The wire connection points 45° toward the right on the outside.
10 Wire Bracket
• Bolted to Secondary Air Injection (AIR) valve.
11 Connector
• Green for the knock sensor 1.
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Position of the Knock Sensor Connectors ].
• Contacts are gold plated.
12 Connector
• Gray for the knock sensor 2.
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Position of the Knock Sensor Connectors ].
• Contacts are gold plated.
Installed Position of the Knock Sensor Connectors
1. Green for knock sensor 1
2. Gray for knock sensor 2
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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.