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
Differential Oil drain plug 40 30
  • 5-Speed Manual Gearbox
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Differential Oil drain plug 35 26
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper bolts 35 26
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Wheels Wheel bolt to Wheel hub 180 133
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  • Production years: 2015 - present
  • Model variant: T6
  • Also known as: Volkswagen T6.1 (facelift)

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Sump bolts 8 6 Stage 2
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Oil pan Top section sump bolt 15 11 Stage 2
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Oil pan Baffle plate bolts 9 7
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 20 15
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Oil dipstick Dipstick guide tube bolts 9 7
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 9 7
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Piston rods Conrod bearing cap bolts 45 33
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Stage 1, Pre-tighten, Bolts with strength rating 10.9
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 50 37 Stage 1, Pre-tighten, Bolts with strength rating 12.9
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 8 6 Stage 4
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 8 6
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Spark plugs Spark plug 25 18
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Engine block Engine bracket to Cylinder block bolt 50 37
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Engine mounts Front engine mounting bolts 20 15
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Engine mounts Rear engine mounting bolts 20 15
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Engine mounts Right engine mounting bolts 50 37
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Engine mounts Front engine support bolts 50 37
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Engine mounts Rear engine support bolts 50 37
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Engine mounts Front engine support bracket bolt 90 66
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Engine mounts Engine carrier bolt 90 66 Bolt qty 1
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Engine mounts Engine carrier bolts 50 37 Bolts qty 3
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 20 15
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Camshaft Camshaft actuator bolts 5 4
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bolts 65 48 Stage 2, Pre-tighten
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bolts 20 15 Stage 4, Pre-tighten
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Crankshaft Vibration damper bolt 150 111
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Crankshaft Balancer shaft bolt 9 7
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Water pump Coolant pump bolts 9 7
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Fuel/Oil cooler Engine oil cooler bolts 23 17
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Intercooler Charge air cooler bolts 5 4
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Coolant expansion tank Coolant expansion tank bolts 4 3
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Radiator Radiator cowl bolts 5 4
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Radiator Coolant pipe nut 8 6
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Radiator Coolant pipe bolt 8 6
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Radiator Thermostat union bolt 9 7
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler roller 20 15
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Poly V-belt tensioning device bolt 40 30
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover (top) bolts 9 7
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover (bottom) bolts 8 6 Stage 1, Steel bolts
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover (bottom) bolts 8 6 Stage 1, Aluminium bolts
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner 65 48
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Fuel system Fuel pressure sender 27 20
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Fuel system Fuel supply line union 30 22
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Fuel system Fuel filter bracket screw type clamp 6 4
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Fuel system High pressure pump bolts 5 4
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Fuel system High pressure pump bolts 20 15 Final torque
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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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 bolts 60 44
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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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
Turbo Turbocharger bolts 5 4 Stage 1
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Turbo Turbocharger bolts 12 9 Stage 2
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Turbo Turbocharger bolts 16 12 Stage 3
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Turbo Turbocharger bolts 25 18 Stage 4
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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Turbo Turbocharger air recirculation valve bolt 7 5
  • 2.0L Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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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 Petrol Engine
  • CJKA
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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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