Volkswagen Transporter T6 (2015-on) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Transporter T6 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 Volkswagen Transporter T6

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Oil filter Oil filter cap 25 18
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
 unverified source
Glow plugs Glow plug 18 13
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
 unverified source
Differential Oil drain plug 40 30
  • 5-Speed Manual Gearbox
 unverified source
Differential Oil drain plug 35 26
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox
 unverified source
Disc brake Rear brake caliper bolts 35 26
unverified source
Wheels Wheel bolt to Wheel hub 180 133
unverified source

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  • Production years: 2015 - present
  • Model variant: T6
  • Also known as: Volkswagen T6.1 (facelift)

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engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Oil pan Oil sump bolts 5 4 Stage 1
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Oil pan Oil sump to Gearbox connection bolts 40 30 Stage 2
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Oil pan Oil sump bolts 15 11 Stage 3
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Oil pan Baffle plate bolt 15 11
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter cap 25 18
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter bracket bolt 14 10
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
 unverified source
Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 22 16
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick guide tube bolt 10 7
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Oil dipstick Oil level and oil temperature sender bolts 10 7
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Oil feeder Oil spray jet bolt 27 20
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Oil pump Oil pump bolt 10 7
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
 unverified source
Oil pump Oil extraction pipe bolt 10 7
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
 unverified source
Vacuum pump Vacuum pump bolt 10 7
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Piston rods Conrod bearing cap bolts 30 22
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 35 26 Stage 1
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 60 44 Stage 2
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 10 7
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Glow plugs Glow plug 18 13
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
 unverified source
Engine mounts Engine mounting bolt 50 37
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Engine mounts Engine support bolt 40 30
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Engine mounts Front engine support to Engine bolts 50 37
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Engine mounts Front torque reaction support bolt 90 66
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Engine mounts Rear torque reaction support to Support mounting 50 37
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Engine mounts Front engine mounting to Subframe bolts 20 15
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Engine mounts Rear support mounting to Subframe bolts and nuts 20 15
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Engine mounts Engine carrier bolt to Engine mounting 90 66
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Engine mounts Engine carrier bolt to Engine support 50 37
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Sensor Intake air temperature sender 2 1 Mono-turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
 unverified source
Sensor Intake air temperature sender 2 1 Bi-turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
 unverified source
Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolts 20 15
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Crankshaft Bearing cap bolts 65 48
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 180 133
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Crankshaft Balancer shaft spur gear bolt 20 15
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Crankshaft Balancer shaft module bolts 6 4 Stage 1, Bolts 1 to 8
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Crankshaft Balancer shaft module bolts 13 10 Stage 2, Bolts 5 and 7
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Crankshaft Balancer shaft module bolts 20 15 Stage 4, Bolts 1 to 4, 6 and 8
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Water pump Coolant pump bolt 15 11
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Fuel/Oil cooler Engine oil cooler bolt 5 4 Initial torque
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Fuel/Oil cooler Engine oil cooler bolt 11 8
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Intercooler Charge air cooler bolt 5 4 Mono-turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Intercooler Charge air cooler bolt 5 4 Bi-turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Coolant expansion tank Coolant expansion tank bolts 4 3
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Radiator Upper radiator mounting bolt 5 4
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Radiator Lower radiator mounting bolt 5 4
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Radiator Radiator cowl bolts 5 4
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Radiator Ball thermostat bolts 15 11
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler roller bolt 20 15
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt pulley and vibration damper bolt 10 7
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Pulley bolts 25 18
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioning roller stud 15 11
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Fuel system Fuel pressure sender 100 74
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
 unverified source
Fuel system Fuel line 30 22
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Fuel system Fuel filter bracket securing bolt 9 7 With supplementary fuel pump
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Fuel system Fuel filter bracket securing bolt 18 13 Without supplementary fuel pump
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Fuel system Fuel pressure regulating valve 80 59
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Fuel system High pressure pump bolts 20 15
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Fuel system High pressure line 30 22
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 60 44
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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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
Exhaust manifold Exhaust gas temperature sender 45 33 Single turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust gas temperature sender 45 33 Bi-turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter double clamp 31 23
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter screw type clamp 8 6
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Turbo Turbocharger nuts 25 18 Bi-turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Turbo Turbocharger threaded pins 15 11
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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EGR Exhaust gas recirculation cooler bolt 9 7 Mono-turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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EGR Exhaust gas recirculation cooler bolt 15 11 Bi-turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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EGR Exhaust gas recirculation valve bolt 8 6 Bi-turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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EGR Exhaust gas recirculation left pipe bolt 8 6 Mono-turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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EGR Exhaust gas recirculation rear pipe bolt 20 15 Mono-turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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EGR Exhaust gas recirculation pipe bolts 8 6 Bi-turbo
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Muffler Front silencer mounting bolts 23 17
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Muffler Rear silencer mounting bolts 60 44
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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Diesel particulate filter Particulate filter screw type clamp 8 6
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
  • Front Wheel Drive
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Diesel particulate filter Particulate filter screw type clamp 8 6
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
  • Four Wheel Drive
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter bracket bolts 40 30
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
  • Four Wheel Drive
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake pedal Gas pedal module nuts 10 7
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CAAB
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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

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