Audi A3 2 (2003-2012) Torque Spec Settings

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
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89	type 8L only
Wheels	Wheel bolts	140	103	except 8L
Wheels	Wheel bolts	140	103	except 8L

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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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Alternator	Alternator B+ terminal	16	12	Unit injector	2.0L TDI Engine
Alternator	Alternator B+ terminal	16	12	Common rail	2.0L TDI Engine
Alternator	Alternator to Bracket for ancillaries	23	17	Unit injector	2.0L TDI Engine
Alternator	Alternator to Bracket for ancillaries	23	17	Common rail	2.0L TDI Engine
Starter	Starter to Gearbox	80	59	Unit injector	2.0L TDI Engine
Starter	Starter to Gearbox	40	30	Common rail	2.0L TDI Engine
Starter	Terminal B+ to Starter	16	12	Unit injector	2.0L TDI Engine
Starter	Terminal B+ to Starter	15	11	Common rail	2.0L TDI Engine

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

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

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Brake line	Brake lines to Hydraulic unit	14	10		2.0L TDI Engine
ABS	Control unit to Hydraulic unit	4	3		2.0L TDI Engine
ABS	Hydraulic unit to Bracket	8	6		2.0L TDI Engine

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

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