Audi A3 2 (2003-2012) Torque Spec Settings

M 93 (talk) 16:05, 1 January 2009 (UTC), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Audi A3 2 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Audi A3 2

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89 type 8L only
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Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89 type 8L only
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Wheels Wheel bolts 140 103 except 8L
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Wheels Wheel bolts 140 103 except 8L
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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  • Production years: 2003 - 2012
  • Generation: 2
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Sensor Rear speed sensor bolt 8 6 Hexagon socket-head bolt
  • FWD
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Sensor Speed sensor to Stub axle 8 6
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel delivery unit locking ring 110 81
  • Petrol Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel delivery unit locking ring 110 81
  • Diesel Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel filler protective plate bolt 8 6 USA
  • Petrol Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolt 26 19 Rest-of-world
  • Petrol Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolt 26 19 USA
  • Petrol Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolt 26 19
  • Diesel Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield clamping washer 2 1 Rest-of-world
  • Petrol Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield clamping washer 2 1 USA
  • Petrol Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield clamping washer 2 1
  • Diesel Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield securing strap bolt 26 19 Rest-of-world
  • Petrol Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield securing strap bolt 26 19 USA
  • Petrol Engines
  • FWD
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Fuel system Fuel tank heat shield securing strap bolt 26 19
  • Diesel Engines
  • FWD
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Rear wheel bearing housing bolt 90 66 Stage 1, hexagon socket head bolt
  • FWD
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front brake disc cross-head bolt 4 3
  • FWD
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper housing bolt 35 26
  • FWD
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a A3 2

M 93 (talk) 16:06, 1 January 2009 (UTC), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons


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