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Component Locations Overview






Component Locations

Components A through E are not shown in the exploded view illustration.





A - Brake light switch (-F-) and Brake pedal switch (-F47-)

In footwell at brake pedal

B - Data Link Connector

Located in knee bolster on driver's side

C - Throttle position (TP) sensor (-G79-) and Sender 2 for accelerator pedal position (-G185-)

In footwell on accelerator pedal (both sensors are integrated into one housing)

D - "MIL" Warning lamp

In instrument cluster

E - "EPC" Warning lamp

In instrument cluster

1 - Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor 2 (-G246-) with Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor 2 (-G299-)

For cylinder bank 2 (cylinders 7 to 12)

Removing and installing => [ Installing ] Mass Air Flow Sensor 2

The intake channels cross in the center of the intake manifold. The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor 2 (-G246-) on the right side (as seen in driving direction) therefore measures the intake air mass for cylinder bank 2 on the left side (as seen in driving direction). The same applies to the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor 2 -G299-.

2 - Electrical connections for oxygen sensors

3 - Throttle valve control module 2 (-J544-)

with Throttle drive 2 (power accelerator actuation) (-G296-), Angle sensor 1 (on throttle drive 2 power accelerator actuation) (-G297-) and Angle sensor 2 (on throttle drive 2 power accelerator actuation) (-G298-)

For cylinder bank 2 (cylinders 7 to 12)

Pay attention to first phrase in above mentioned note

4 - Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 (-J624-)

In Electronics box in plenum chamber

Mark before disconnecting, to prevent switching with Engine Control Module (ECM) 1

5 - Engine Control Module (ECM) (-J623-)

In Electronics box in plenum chamber

Mark before disconnecting, to prevent switching with Engine Control Module (ECM) 2

6 - Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 3 (-G300-)

For exhaust camshaft

Cylinder bank 1

7 - Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 (-G163-)

For intake camshaft

Cylinder bank 2

8 - Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (-G40-)

For intake camshaft

Cylinder bank 1

9 - Engine speed (RPM) sensor (-G28-)

10 - Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 4 (-G301-)

For exhaust camshaft

Cylinder bank 2

11 - Throttle valve control module (-J338-)

with Throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) (-G186-), Angle sensor 1 for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) (-G187-) and Angle sensor 2 for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) (-G188-)

For cylinder bank 1 (cylinders 1 to 6)

12 - Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor (-G70-) with Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor (-G42-)

For cylinder bank 1 (cylinders 1 to 6)

Removing and installing => [ Removing ] Mass Air Flow Sensor 2

The intake channels cross in the center of the intake manifold. The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor (-G70-) on the left side (as seen in driving direction) therefore measures the intake air mass for cylinder bank 1 on the right side (as seen in driving direction). The same applies to the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor (-G42-).

13 - Mechanical EGR valve

14 - Mechanical EGR valve

15 - Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor 2 (-V189-)

For cylinder bank 2

In lower part of air filter housing

16 - Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor (-V101-)

For cylinder bank 1

In lower part of air filter housing

Oxygen sensor connector





1 - Connector for Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 3 (-G285-), before catalytic converter

Exhaust bank 3 (cylinder 7, 8, 9)

6-pin, black

2 - Connector for Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 4 (-G286-), before catalytic converter

Exhaust bank 4 (cylinder 10, 11, 12)

6-pin, brown

3 - Connector for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 3 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (-G287-)

Exhaust bank 3 (cylinder 7, 8, 9)

4-pin, green

4 - Connector for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (-G130-).

Exhaust bank 1 (cylinder 1, 2, 3)

4-pin, black

5 - Connector for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (-G131-).

Exhaust bank 2 (cylinder 4, 5, 6)

4-pin, brown

6 - Connector for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 4 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (-G288-)

Exhaust bank 4 (cylinder 10, 11, 12)

4-pin, gray

7 - Connector for Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 (-G108-), before catalytic converter

Exhaust bank 2 (cylinder 4, 5, 6)

6-pin, brown

8 - Connector for Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (-G39-), before catalytic converter

Exhaust bank 1 (cylinder 1, 2, 3)

6-pin, black

For this overview, the intake manifold is removed.





1 - Camshaft adjustment valve 1 (exhaust) (-N318-)

2 - Valve 1 for camshaft adjustment (-N205-) Intake

3 - Map controlled engine cooling thermostat (-F265-)

4 - Fuel pressure regulator

5 - Valve 2 for camshaft adjustment (-N208-)

6 - Camshaft adjustment valve 2 (exhaust) (-N319-)

7 - Ignition coils with power output stages, Cylinder bank 2

Ignition Coil 7 with Power Output Stage (-N325-)

Ignition Coil 8 with Power Output Stage (-N326-)

Ignition Coil 9 with Power Output Stage (-N327-)

Ignition Coil 10 with Power Output Stage (-N328-)

Ignition Coil 11 with Power Output Stage (-N329-)

Ignition Coil 12 with Power Output Stage (-N330-)

The number of each cylinder is stamped into the valve cover.

8 - Fuel injectors, Cylinder bank 2

Cylinder 7 Fuel Injector (-N85-)

Cylinder 8 Fuel Injector (-N86-)

Cylinder 9 Fuel Injector (-N299-)

Cylinder 10 Fuel Injector (-N300-)

Cylinder 11 Fuel Injector (-N301-)

Cylinder 12 Fuel Injector (-N302-)

The number of each cylinder is stamped into the valve cover.

9 - Fuel injectors, Cylinder bank 1

Cylinder 1 Fuel Injector (-N30-)

Cylinder 2 Fuel Injector (-N31-)

Cylinder 3 Fuel Injector (-N32-)

Cylinder 4 Fuel Injector (-N33-)

Cylinder 5 Fuel Injector (-N83-)

Cylinder 6 Fuel Injector (-N84-)

10 - Ignition coils with power output stages, Cylinder bank 1

Ignition Coil 1 with Power Output Stage (-N70-)

Ignition Coil 2 with Power Output Stage (-N127-)

Ignition Coil 3 with Power Output Stage (-N291-)

Ignition Coil 4 with Power Output Stage (-N292-)

Ignition Coil 5 with Power Output Stage (-N323-)

Ignition Coil 6 with Power Output Stage (-N324-)

11 - Right Electro-hydraulic engine mount solenoid valve (-N145-)

The oxygen sensors, exhaust manifold and primary catalytic converter are shown below.

The engine is equipped with a total of eight oxygen sensors.

To keep the illustration simple, the crankcase and cylinders (number 1 to 12) are only shown in schematic form.

The oxygen sensors, exhaust manifolds and primary catalytic converter are, however, shown as they are installed in the vehicle.

Arrow points in direction of travel.





I - Primary catalytic converter for cylinders 1, 2, 3; also referred to as -exhaust bank 1-.

II - Primary catalytic converter for cylinders 4, 5, 6; also referred to as -exhaust bank 2-.

III - Primary catalytic converter for cylinders 7, 8, 9; also referred to as -exhaust bank 3-.

IV - Primary catalytic converter for cylinders 10, 11, 12; also referred to as -exhaust bank 4-.

1.1 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (-G39-) with oxygen sensor heater; before catalytic converter

Exhaust bank 1 (cylinder 1, 2, 3)

1.2 - Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (-G130-) with oxygen sensor heater

Exhaust bank 1 (cylinder 1, 2, 3)

2.1 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 (-G108-) with oxygen sensor heater; before catalytic converter

Exhaust bank 2 (cylinder 4, 5, 6)

2.2 - Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (-G131-) with oxygen sensor heater

Exhaust bank 2 (cylinder 4, 5, 6)

3.1 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 3 (-G285-) with oxygen sensor heater; before catalytic converter

Exhaust bank 3 (cylinder 7, 8, 9)

3.2 - Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 3 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (-G287-) with oxygen sensor heater

Exhaust bank 3 (cylinder 7, 8, 9)

4.1 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 4 (-G286-) with oxygen sensor heater; before catalytic converter

Exhaust bank 4 (cylinder 10, 11, 12)

4.2 - Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 4 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (-G288-) with oxygen sensor heater; after catalytic converter

Exhaust bank 4 (cylinder 10, 11, 12)

In the following illustration, the component locations of the knock sensors are only shown in schematic form.

The knock sensors are located on the outer sides of the crankcase, not in the "V" as e.g. on the bi-turbo engine.

The engine is equipped with a total of four knock sensors.

Arrow points in direction of travel.





I - Cylinder bank 1 (cylinders 1 to 6)

II - Cylinder bank 2 (cylinders 7 to 12)

1 - Knock sensor 1 (-G61-)

Knock sensor 1 detects engine knocks in cylinders 1, 2 and 3.

2 - Knock sensor 2 (-G66-)

Knock sensor 2 detects engine knocks in cylinders 4, 5 and 6.

3 - Knock sensor 3 (-G198-)

Knock sensor 3 detects engine knocks in cylinders 7, 8 and 9.

4 - Knock sensor 4 (-G199-)

Knock sensor 4 detects engine knocks in cylinders 10, 11 and 12.