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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012CC 4MOTION (357) V6-3.6L (CNNA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Volkswagen CC 4Motion (357) V6-3.6L (CNNA)
Ignition System: Service and Repair
2012 Volkswagen CC 4Motion (357) V6-3.6L (CNNA)SECTION Service and Repair
Ignition Component Overview
• The engine speed sensor is on the cylinder block.
1 Ignition Coil with Power Output Stage (N70, N127, N291, N292, N323, N324)
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Ignition Coils with Power Output Stage ] Service and Repair.
2 Connector
• Black
• Use the assembly tool (T10118) to disconnect.
3 Bracket
• For the knock sensor 1 connector.
4 Bolt
• 20 Nm
5 Connector
• Black, 3 pin
• Sensor contacts and connector contacts are gold plated.
6 Knock Sensor 1 (G61)
• Installed location: Exhaust side of the cylinder block.
7 Bolt
• 20 Nm
• Tightening specification affects the function of the knock sensor.
8 Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster
• Identification: 32A
• With the sensor wheel for the camshaft position sensor 2.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster with Timing Chain, Installing ] Camshaft Adjuster with Timing Chain, Installing.
9 Cover
10 Connector
• Black, 3 pin
• Sensor contacts and connector contacts are gold plated.
• Mark the connector before disconnecting.
11 Bolt
• 10 Nm
12 Camshaft Position Sensor 2 (G163)
• For the exhaust camshaft.
• Sensor contacts and connector contacts are gold plated.
13 Seal
• Always replace.
14 Camshaft Position Sensor (G40)
• For the intake camshaft.
• Sensor contacts and connector contacts are gold plated.
15 Knock Sensor 2 (G66)
• Installed location: Intake side of the cylinder block.
• Sensor contacts and connector contacts are gold plated.
16 Connector
• Black, 2 pin
• Sensor contacts and connector contacts are gold plated.
17 Intake Camshaft Adjuster
• Identification: 24E
• With the sensor wheel for the camshaft position sensor.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster with Timing Chain, Installing ] Camshaft Adjuster with Timing Chain, Installing.
18 Spark Plug
• 18 Nm
• Remove and install using the spark plug removal tool (3122 B).
• Type and electrode gap. Refer to => [ Test Data and Spark Plugs ] Test Data and Spark Plugs.
19 Control Housing
• For camshaft adjustment.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshafts ] Service and Repair.
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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.