expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor pressure line
M6
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreAlternator
All other modifications
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
expand_moreGenerator bracket
All other modifications
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_morePower steering pump bracket
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreHydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Union nuts
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
expand_moreServo pump pulley
All other modifications
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreServo steering pump
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Vacuum pump
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreCarburetion
Injection pump drive wheel
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
expand_moreFuel-distributing pipe
All other modifications
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreHigh-pressure line
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Check compressed air line.
expand_moreHigh-pressure pump
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM8 × 28 screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreM8 × 90 screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreHigh-pressure pump pulley
expand_moreAll other modifications
Central nuts
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Wheel
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
expand_moreInjection hoses
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Check compressed air line.
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
expand_moreAll other modifications
Retaining clamp
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreInjection pump
expand_moreAll other modifications
High-pressure pump
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreCharging
expand_moreCharge air pipes
expand_moreCharge air compressor
Nuts
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Stud screws
12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
expand_moreTurbo charger
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste
expand_moreTurbocharger bracket
expand_moreTurbocharger coolant feed line
expand_moreTurbocharger coolant return line
expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line
expand_moreTurbocharger oil return line
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
All other modifications
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreCoolant pump pulley
All other modifications
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
expand_moreCoolant pump drive wheel
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Use new screw. (left-hand thread)
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage
90°90°90°
Fourth stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreValve cover
All other modifications
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Tighten gradually and alternately from inside to outside.
Valve cover locking screws
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreBalance shaft gear wheel
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreCoolant pump
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Use new screw. (left-hand thread)
Second stage
90°90°90°
On the engine block
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreBalance shaft module
expand_moreScrews 1 – 6
First stage
Screw in screw(s) finger tight.
Replace screws.
Second stage
4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Fifth stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreScrews 1 – 4
Third stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreScrews 5 – 6
Fourth stage
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreDrive plate
expand_moreOn crankshaft
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreEngine block closure screws
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Flywheel
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreScrews 1 – 11
First stage
Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Replace screws.
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Second stage
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Third stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreScrew 11
Fourth stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fifth stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreVibration damper
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreEngine control
Balance shaft timing chain guide rail
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Balance shaft timing chain tension rail
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreBottom part of the control unit housing
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreCamshaft adjuster
expand_moreAll other modifications
Bearing casing
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Cap
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Central screws
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Left-hand thread
expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM10
expand_moreScrews
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
90°90°90°
M8
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain slip rail
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioner
All other modifications
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioning rail
All other modifications
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
All other modifications
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
expand_moreControl drive chain tensioner
All other modifications
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
expand_moreControl drive sprocket wheel
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOn bearing casing
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn the engine block
expand_moreBearing casing
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Central screws
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreControl drive timing chain slip rail
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreRight
Bottom
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreTop
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreDrive chain balance shaft tensioner
All other modifications
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Injection pump drive belt tensioning roller
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreIntermediate shaft chain sprocket
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace the screws and sprocket wheel.
Second stage
for freedom from play
expand_moreThird stage
First step
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second step
90°90°90°
expand_moreOil pump drive chain tensioner
All other modifications
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTension rail bearing screws
All other modifications
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreTiming case cover
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
expand_moreTiming case cover cylinder row 1
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTiming case cover cylinder row 2
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Toothed belt guard
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the bottom
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard center
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreTop part of control unit housing
All other modifications
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Tighten cross-wise.
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil cooler
All other modifications
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Oil drain plug
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreOil filter
Oil filter cover
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Slightly oil sealing lips.
Oil pressure sensor
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreOil pump
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOil pump chain wheel
All other modifications
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreOil sump
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOil sump lower part
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreOil sump top part
First stage
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreEngine management
Camshaft sensor
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Use new screw.
expand_moreCrankshaft sensor
All other modifications
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust gas temperature sensor
expand_moreGlow plugs
All other modifications
12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
expand_moreKnock sensor
All other modifications
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreLambda sensor
All other modifications
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
Engine bracket
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
At the subframe
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreOn engine bracket
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreSubframe
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreSubframe diagonal strut
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM12 × 42 screws
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage
135°135°135°
expand_moreM12 × 50 screws
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTorque arm
expand_moreOn chassis
Cross support
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
All other modifications
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste
expand_moreCatalytic converter bracket
expand_moreDiesel particulate filter
All other modifications
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste.
expand_moreExhaust manifold
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste
expand_moreExhaust manifold heat shields
Exhaust pipe
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste.
Exhaust pipe bracket
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe rear
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
All other modifications
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2007 Audi A4 Avant Quattro 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.
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 A4 Avant Quattro 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 2007 Audi A4 Avant Quattro you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2007 Audi A4 Avant Quattro generations
In 2007 Audi offered 2 generations of the A4 Avant Quattro. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.