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2 Servicing ignition system
2.1 Test data
3.0 ltr. TFSI engine
Idling speed Cannot be adjusted; regulated by idling speed sta‐
bilisation
Ignition timing Not adjustable (determined by control unit)
Ignition system Multi-coil system with 6 ignition coils (output stages
integrated) connected directly to spark plugs via
spark plug connectors
Spark plugs Designations ⇒ Data sheets for exhaust emissions test
Tightening torque ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 410
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5
2.2 Ignition system - exploded view
1 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
2 - Hall sender -G40-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 55
3 - O-ring
❑ Renew
4 - Knock sensor
❑ Cylinder bank 1 (right-
side): knock sensor 1 -
G61-
❑ Cylinder bank 2 (left-
side): knock sensor 2 -
G66-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 54
5 - Bolt
❑ 25 Nm
6 - Spark plug
❑ Change interval ⇒
Maintenance tables
❑ Tightening torque
⇒ Maintenance ; Book‐
let 410
7 - Ignition coil
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 53
8 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
9 - Electrical wiring harness
10 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
Audi A8 2010 ➤
Simos direct petrol injection and ignition system (6-cyl. 3.0 ltr. TFSI 4-valve) - Edition 12.2011
52 Rep. gr.28 - Ignition system