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Fuel Injection System Component Locations





1 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve (N80)

Checking, refer to => [ EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve, Checking ] Testing and Inspection

2 Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor (G70)

With intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (G42)

Checking, refer to => [ Mass Air Flow Sensor, Checking ] Testing and Inspection

3 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 3 (G300)

For exhaust camshaft

Cylinder bank 1

Checking, refer to => [ Camshaft Position Sensor, Checking ] Camshaft Position Sensor, Checking

4 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (G40)

For intake camshaft

Cylinder bank 1

Checking, refer to => [ Camshaft Position Sensor, Checking ] Camshaft Position Sensor, Checking

5 Pressure sensor for brake booster pressure sensor (G294)

For vehicles with automatic transmission

Location => [ Location of ]

6 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (G163)

For intake camshaft

Cylinder bank 2

Checking, refer to => [ Camshaft Position Sensor, Checking ] Camshaft Position Sensor, Checking

7 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 4 (G301)

For exhaust camshaft

Cylinder bank 2

Checking, refer to => [ Camshaft Position Sensor, Checking ] Camshaft Position Sensor, Checking

8 Ignition coils with power output stage, bank 2

Ignition Coil 4 with Power Output Stage (N292)

Ignition Coil 5 with Power Output Stage (N323)

Ignition Coil 6 with Power Output Stage (N324)

Checking, refer to => [ Ignition Coils with Power Output Stages, Checking ] Ignition Coils With Power Output Stages, Checking

9 Electronics box (plenum chamber)

Locations => [ Location, Engine Control Module in electronics
box (plenum chamber) ] and => [ Locations in electronics box (plenum chamber) ]

Location for Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J220)

Check power supply to engine control module, refer to => [ ECM Power Supply, Checking ] ECM Power Supply, Checking.

Procedure following interruption of voltage supply, refer to => [ Interruption of Voltage Supply ] Interruption of Voltage Supply

Replace engine control module:

With anti-theft housing, refer to => [ Engine Control Module with Metal Anti-Theft Housing ] Engine Control Module With Metal Anti-Theft Housing

Without anti-theft housing, refer to => [ Engine Control Module without Metal Anti-Theft Housing ] Engine Control Module Without Metal Anti-Theft Housing

Location for Motronic Engine Control module (ECM) power supply relay (J271)

Test for Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) power supply relay (J271), refer to => [ ECM Power Supply Relay, Checking ] ECM Power Supply Relay, Checking

Location for Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay (J299).

Check Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay ( J299).

Location for fuse (S130) for secondary air pump

Location for Brake booster relay (J569)

10 Brake system vacuum pump (V192)

For vehicles with automatic transmission

11 Valve 2 for camshaft adjustment (N208), Camshaft adjustment valve 2 (exhaust) (N319)

Cylinder bank 2

Checking, refer to => Engine Mechanical Engine

12 Fuel injectors, bank 2

Cylinder 4 Fuel Injector (N33)

Cylinder 5 Fuel Injector (N83)

Cylinder 6 Fuel Injector (N84)

Checking, refer to => [ Fuel Injectors, Checking ] Fuel Injectors, Checking

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Injectors ] Removal and Replacement.

13 Fuel injectors, bank 1

Cylinder 1 Fuel Injector (N30)

Cylinder 2 Fuel Injector (N31)

Cylinder 3 Fuel Injector (N32)

Checking, refer to => [ Fuel Injectors, Checking ] Fuel Injectors, Checking

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Injectors ] Removal and Replacement.

14 Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205) Camshaft adjustment valve 1 (exhaust) (N318)

Cylinder bank 1

Checking, refer to => Engine Mechanical Engine

15 Ignition coils with power output stage, 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)

Checking, refer to => [ Ignition Coils with Power Output Stages, Checking ] Ignition Coils With Power Output Stages, Checking

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

Checking, refer to => Exhaust System Exhaust System





17 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (G39) and Oxygen sensor (O2S) heater (Z19 )

Bank 1, sensor 1

Constant Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)

Check oxygen sensors and oxygen sensor control before catalytic converter, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors and Control before Catalytic Converter, Checking ] Oxygen Sensors and Control Before Catalytic Converter, Checking

Check aging of oxygen sensors before catalytic converter, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors before Catalytic Converter, Checking Aging ] Oxygen Sensors Before Catalytic Converter, Checking Aging

Check heating of oxygen sensors before catalytic converter, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors before Catalytic Converter, Checking Heating ] Oxygen Sensors Before Catalytic Converter, Checking Heating

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors before Catalytic Converter ] Oxygen Sensors Before Catalytic Converter.

18 - Bracket for connectors

For right side of vehicle

Assignment => [ Identification of connector bracket - right
side of vehicle ]

19 - Oxygen sensor (O2S) behind three way catalytic converter (TWC) (G130) and Oxygen Sensor (O2S) heater 1 (Z29)

Bank 1, sensor 2

Check oxygen sensors and oxygen sensor control behind catalytic converter, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors and Control after Catalytic Converter, Checking ] Oxygen Sensors and Control After Catalytic Converter, Checking

Check heating of oxygen sensors behind catalytic converter, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors after Catalytic Converter, Checking Heating ] Oxygen Sensors After Catalytic Converter, Checking Heating

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors after Catalytic Converter ] Oxygen Sensors After Catalytic Converter.

20 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor (G62)

For engine control module

On coolant line behind cylinder head, bank 1

With Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor ( G2)

Checking, refer to => [ Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Checking ] Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Checking

If necessary, release cooling system pressure before removal

21 - Throttle valve control module (J338)

With Throttle Drive (for Electronic Power Control (EPC)) (G186), Throttle Drive Angle Sensor 1 (for Electronic Power Control (EPC)) (G187) and Angle sensor -2- for Throttle Drive Angle Sensor 2 (for Electronic Power Control (EPC)) (G188)

Checking, refer to => [ Throttle Valve Control Module, Checking ] Throttle Valve Control Module, Checking

Perform adaptation on replacing, refer to => [ Throttle Valve Control Module, Adaptation ] Throttle Valve Control Module, Adaptation

22 - Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve (N112)

Checking, refer to => Exhaust System Exhaust System

23 - Engine speed (RPM) sensor ( G28)

In gear case above ring gear

Checking, refer to => [ Engine Speed Sensor, Checking ] Engine Speed Sensor, Checking

24 - Bracket for connectors

For left side of vehicle

Assignment => [ Identification of connector bracket - left side
of vehicle ]

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

Location => [ Location of and ]

Checking, refer to => [ Accelerator Position Sensor, Checking ] Accelerator Position Sensor, Checking

Adapting kick down function, refer to => [ Kickdown Function, Adapting ] Testing and Inspection

26 - Fuel Pump (FP) relay (J17 )

Location => [ Location of ]

Checking, refer to => [ Fuel Pump Relay and Activation, Checking ] Fuel Pump Relay and Activation, Checking

27 - Brake light switch (F) and Brake Pedal Switch (F47)

Location => [ Location and (cruise
control/diesel direct fuel injection), ]

Checking, refer to => [ Brake Lamp and Brake Pedal Switches, Checking ] Testing and Inspection

28 - Clutch vacuum vent valve switch (F36)

Location => [ Location and (cruise
control/diesel direct fuel injection), ]

Checking, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal Switch, Checking ] Clutch Pedal Switch, Checking

29 - Instrument cluster:

With exhaust Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ( K83). Notes on warning lamp, refer to => [ Exhaust Malfunction Indicator Lamp ] Exhaust Malfunction Indicator Lamp

With Electronic Power Control (EPC) Warning Lamp ( K132). (check) Notes on EPC warning lamp, refer to => [ Electronic Power Control Warning Lamp ] Electronic Power Control Warning Lamp.

30 - Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G131) and Oxygen Sensor (O2S) heater 2 (Z30)

Bank 2, sensor 2

Check aging of oxygen sensors behind catalytic converter, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors after Catalytic Converter, Checking Aging ] Oxygen Sensors After Catalytic Converter, Checking Aging

Check heating of oxygen sensors behind catalytic converter, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors after Catalytic Converter, Checking Heating ] Oxygen Sensors After Catalytic Converter, Checking Heating

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors after Catalytic Converter ] Oxygen Sensors After Catalytic Converter.

31 - Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2 (G108) and Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 heater ( Z28)

Bank 2, sensor 1

Constant heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)

Check oxygen sensors and oxygen sensor control before catalytic converter, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors and Control before Catalytic Converter, Checking ] Oxygen Sensors and Control Before Catalytic Converter, Checking

Check aging of oxygen sensors before catalytic converter, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors before Catalytic Converter, Checking Aging ] Oxygen Sensors Before Catalytic Converter, Checking Aging

Check heating of oxygen sensors before catalytic converter, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors before Catalytic Converter, Checking Heating ] Oxygen Sensors Before Catalytic Converter, Checking Heating

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oxygen Sensors before Catalytic Converter ] Oxygen Sensors Before Catalytic Converter.

32 - Fuel pressure regulator

Integrated in fuel filter for vehicles as of 07.03

Checking for vehicles as of 07.03, refer to => [ System Pressure and Holding Pressure, from 07.03, Checking ] System Pressure and Holding Pressure, From 07.03, Checking

33 - Knock Sensor (KS) 2 (G66 )

Bank 2

Under intake manifold

34 - Intake manifold change-over valve (N156)

Location => [ Location of ]

Checking, Refer to => [ Intake Manifold Change-Over ] Intake Manifold Change-Over

35 - Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (G61 )

Cylinder bank 1

Under intake manifold

36 - Ground connection

Right hand side engine support

37 - Not installed

Location of Throttle Position (TP) sensor (G79) and Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 (G185)





Incorporated in accelerator pedal module (arrow)

The Throttle Position (TP) sensor (G79) and Sender -2- for accelerator pedal position (G185) are incorporated in the accelerator pedal module and cannot be replaced separately.

Removing and installing gas pedal module:

Refer to => Fuel Delivery and Air Induction Fuel Delivery and Air Induction

Location of Fuel Pump (FP) relay (J17)





On relay carrier in driver's footwell (left side), relay position 1 (arrow)

Location Brake light switch ( F) and Brake pedal switch (F47) (cruise control/diesel direct fuel injection), Clutch vacuum vent valve switch (F36)





1. Clutch Vacuum Vent Valve Switch (F36)

2. Brake light switch (F), Brake Pedal Switch (F47) (cruise control/Diesel Direct Fuel Injection)

Removing and installing switches

Refer to => Manual Transmission/Transaxle

Refer to => Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control

Location, Engine Control Module in electronics box (plenum chamber)





Locations in electronics box (plenum chamber)





1.1 Coolant circulation pump relay (J151) (hot countries only)
1.2 Not used
2 Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) power supply relay (J271)
3 Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay (J299)
A Fuse (S282) for engine electronics
B Fuse (S130) for secondary air pump
C Not used

Identification of connector bracket - right side of vehicle





1. 6-pin connector, black for Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (G39) and Oxygen Sensor (O2S) heater ( Z19) (bank 1, sensor 1)

2. 3-pin connector, blue for Knock Sensor (KS) 1 ( G61)

3. 4-pin connector, green for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 behind three way catalytic converter (TWC) (G130) and Oxygen Sensor (O2S) heater 1 (Z29) (bank 1, sensor 2)

4. 3-pin connector, black for terminal 50



Identification of connector bracket - left side of vehicle





1. 4-pin connector, brown for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 behind three way catalytic converter (TWC) (G131) and Oxygen Sensor (O2S) heater 2 (Z30) (bank 2, sensor 2)

2. 3-pin connector, gray for Engine speed (RPM) sensor (G28)

3. 3-pin connector, blue for Knock Sensor (KS) 2 ( G66)

4. 6-pin connector, black for Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 (G108) and Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 heater (Z28) (bank 1, sensor 1)

To gain access to the harness connectors, you must remove the cover on left side of engine compartment, disconnect cable to coolant shortage indicator switch at bottom of expansion tank, remove screw for coolant expansion tank (arrow) and lay aside. Coolant hoses -1 to 3- do not have to be disconnected.





Location of Brake booster pressure sensor (G294)





Location of Intake manifold change-over valve (N156)





Clipped to vacuum module