2009 Audi A3 S3 Sportback First generation facelift Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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On intake manifold | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
At the cylinder head | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLC engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
On intake manifold | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLC engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside. |
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Alternator | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLC engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten crosswise from inside to outside. |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2008.7–2013.3) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2008.7–2013.3) | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2008.7–2013.3) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
High-pressure pump | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2008.7–2013.3) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace components. |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLC engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Upper nuts | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLC engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste |
Turbocharger coolant feed line | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLC engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Turbocharger oil return line | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Coolant pump | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2008.7–2013.3) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLC engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Radiator mounting | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws in inside-to-outside order. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws crosswise in inside-to-outside order. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | Tighten by hand |
Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten cross-wise. |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Replace and lightly oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
At the turbocharger | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 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 | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Bottom | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain tensioner | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLC engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
One-piece | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt guard at the bottom | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt guard at the top | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt tensioning roller | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Toothed belt tightener | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Top part of control unit housing | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Oil cooler | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Oil drain plug | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the O ring. |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter housing cap | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter housing cap |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2008.7–2013.3) | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2008.7–2013.3) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLC engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Use sealant. |
Camshaft sensor | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Charge air pressure sensor | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2008.7–2013.3) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste |
On the engine block | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2008.7–2013.3) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2008.7–2013.3) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste |
Bottom | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Upper nuts | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
S3 quattro with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2008.7–2013.3) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
Clamps | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust pipe bracket | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filter bracket | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
Low-pressure side | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLC engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BHZ engines | 59 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L CDLA engines | 59 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2009 Audi A3 S3 Sportback 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
- Axle 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
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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