2003 Audi A3 Second generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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Induction-pipe flap control unit | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
BKD engine | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
CBAB engine | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
AZV engine | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
CBAA engine | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
AZV engine | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
CBAA engine | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
BKD engine | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
With automatic tensioner | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Air-conditioning compressor | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
AZV engine | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BAG engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLF engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLP engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Alternator | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
AZV engine | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
CBAA engine | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
CBAB engine | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust gas return cooler | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust gas return valve | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
Screws | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
CBAA engine | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Nuts | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
Screws | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
CBAB engine | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
CBAA engine | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BAG engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
CBAB engine | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLF engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLP engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace banjo bolts. |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Central nuts | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Wheel | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Injection hoses | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 180° |
CBAA engine | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 270° |
First stage | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 180° |
CBAB engine | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
CBAA engine | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
CBAB engine | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
High-pressure pump | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Pressure tube connection | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
CBAA engine | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
CBAB engine | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Turbocharger coolant feed line | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
Turbocharger coolant return line | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Banjo screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Support | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Union nuts | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Support | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Union nuts | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Support | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Union nuts | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Union nuts | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Support | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
At the turbocharger | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
Support | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
At the turbocharger | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Union nuts | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Support | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
At the turbocharger | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Union nuts | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Support | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
At the turbocharger | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
Support | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BAG engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLF engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLP engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Coolant pump pulley | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZV engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BKD engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CBAA engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CBAB engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CFFA engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CFFB engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CLJA engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L AXW engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BLR engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BLX engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BLY engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BMB engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BVY engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BVZ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
AZV engine | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten crosswise from inside to outside. | |
CBAA engine | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten crosswise from inside to outside. |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BGU engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
tighten gradually cross-wise |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
BKD engine | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten crosswise from inside to outside. | |
CBAB engine | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten crosswise from inside to outside. |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSE engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
tighten gradually cross-wise | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSF engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
tighten gradually cross-wise |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws in inside-to-outside order. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
AZV engine | 5.87 in |
CBAA engine | 5.39 in |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BAG engines | 5.43 in |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BGU engines | 4.53 in |
BKD engine | 5.87 in |
CBAB engine | 5.39 in |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLF engines | 5.43 in |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLP engines | 5.43 in |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSE engines | 4.53 in |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSF engines | 4.53 in |
All other modifications | 6.54 in |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws in inside-to-outside order. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws crosswise in inside-to-outside order. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside. |
Valve play adjusting screw lock nuts | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. (left-hand thread) | |
Second stage | 90° |
On the engine block | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace and lightly oil the screw. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace and lightly oil the screw. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BGU engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSE engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSF engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Flywheel cover | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws in inside-to-outside order. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Balance shaft timing chain guide rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Balance shaft timing chain tension rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain slip rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Central screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Wheel | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BGU engines | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Central screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Wheel | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Central screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Wheel | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSE engines | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSF engines | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
Central part of control unit housing | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive chain tensioner | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive chain tensioning rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive timing chain slip rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
With timing chain | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
Central screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Wheel | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Central screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Wheel | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. (left-hand thread) | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the screws and sprocket wheel. | |
Second stage | for freedom from play |
First step | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Second step | 90° |
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.8–2007.9) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.8–2007.9) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.8–2007.9) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
do not dismantle |
Central screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Wheel | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Central screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Wheel | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Tension rail bearing screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
M10 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten cross-wise. |
Toothed belt guard | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Toothed belt guard at the bottom | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
Toothed belt guard at the top | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
Toothed belt guard center | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2003.5–2012.8) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2003.5–2012.8) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2003.5–2012.8) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZV engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BAG engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BGU engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Heat-exchanger on oil filter housing | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLF engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLP engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSF engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CBAA engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CFFA engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Coolant line. |
Oil drain plug | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings and screws. | |
Oil filter | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten cross-wise. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BAG engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter housing cap |
First stage | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Tighten cross-wise. | |
Cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLF engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter housing cap | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BLP engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter housing cap |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
AZV engine | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
BKD engine | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
AZV engine | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 10.33 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 | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | |
M6 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the screws in steps. |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | |
M6 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
Camshaft sensor | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
AZV engine | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
CBAA engine | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
BKD engine | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
CBAB engine | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste |
AZV engine | 5.9–8.11 lbf⋅ft |
CBAA engine | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
BKD engine | 5.9–8.11 lbf⋅ft |
CBAB engine | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
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 | 180° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | Tighten by hand |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
on the engine block | |
Third stage | 180° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
on the engine block |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
On the engine block | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
On chassis | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new 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° |
On chassis | 36.88 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° |
On chassis | 36.88 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 | 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 | 36.88 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° |
First stage | 36.88 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° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 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° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All other modifications | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste |
Catalytic converter bracket | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Replace clamps. |
Differential pressure sensor lines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste. |
AZV engine | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
CBAA engine | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
CFFA engine | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
BKD engine | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
CBAB engine | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
CFFB engine | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.8–2007.9) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.8–2007.9) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.8–2007.9) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2003.5–2012.8) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2003.5–2012.8) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2003.5–2012.8) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste. | |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste. | |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste. | |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste. | |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste. | |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste. | |
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2003.5–2008.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste. | |
All other modifications | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Use a new clamp |
Strut | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All other | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Strut | |
M8 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Support |
Strut | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All other | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Particle filter bracket | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZV engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
BKD engine | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CBAA engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CFFA engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
High-pressure side | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
High-pressure side | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Audi A3 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
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
Conquer your fears and never give up!
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi A3 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2003 Audi A3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2003 Audi A3 generations
In 2003 Audi offered 2 generations of the A3. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.