2018 Audi A3 S3 Sedan First generation facelift Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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Intake manifold | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten crosswise from the outside to the inside. |
On intake manifold | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXB engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXC engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
Steel screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | Tighten bolt(s) until hand-tight. |
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside. | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 282 HP engine (2014.5–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Alternator | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | Tighten bolt(s) until hand-tight. |
cross-wise from inside to outside | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Vacuum pump | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel-distributing pipe | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
High-pressure line | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
High-pressure pump | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXB engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace components. | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXC engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace components. | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXF engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Lightly lubricate the screws thread. |
Charge air pipes | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Turbo charger | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 282 HP engine (2014.5–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 282 HP engine (2014.5–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
On the engine block | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXF engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXF engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXB engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXC engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXF engines | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten screws crosswise. |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 282 HP engine (2014.5–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. (left-hand thread) | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fan wheel | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws in inside-to-outside order. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | Tighten bolt(s) until hand-tight. |
Second stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First step | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second step | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Fifth stage | 90° |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 282 HP engine (2014.5–) | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | Tighten by hand |
Tighten new screws in inside-to-outside order. |
First step | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Second step | 90° |
First step | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second step | 90° |
First stage | Tighten by hand |
Replace screws. |
Second stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Fifth stage | 90° |
Balance shaft timing chain guide rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Balance shaft timing chain tension rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Central screws | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread |
Central screws | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Camshaft timing chain guide rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 282 HP engine (2014.5–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 282 HP engine (2014.5–) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 282 HP engine (2014.5–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Drive chain balance shaft tensioner | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screw and intermediate wheel when loosening the screw. | |
Second stage | for freedom from play |
First step | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Second step | 90° |
Oil pump drive chain tensioner | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Coolant pump | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Otherwise | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXF engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten screws crosswise. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXB engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXC engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
With sheet-steel sump | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the O ring. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | Screw in screws by hand. |
Tighten screws crosswise. | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXB engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXC engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXF engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Second stage | 180° |
Third stage | 45° |
Fourth stage | 180° |
Fifth stage | 45° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Replace bolts. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 180° |
Third stage | 45° |
Fourth stage | 180° |
Fifth stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Camshaft sensor | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Charge air pressure sensor | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXB engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXC engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXB engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CJXC engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Lambda sensor | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Catalytic converter | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Catalytic converter bracket | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust manifold heat shields | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust pipe | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust pipe bracket | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust pipe rear | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Preliminary feed pump | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Spark plugs | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 59 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2018 Audi A3 S3 Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Audi warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- All-wheel Drive Clutch Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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