2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


Drive shaft heat protection plate	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.
M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.

expand_moreM14

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreM16

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L BBJ engines


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
01X gearbox	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L BBJ engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L BBJ engines


01X gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws.


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


Aluminium	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Magnesium	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreGear rod

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Use new screw.
On chassis	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSelector cable linkage


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Automatic gearbox

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines


With automatic gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreThrust rod

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On chassis	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M12	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


With Multitronic	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines


With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L AMM engines


With 5-speed gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


01V gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BCZ engines

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


01E gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


09L gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L BDV engines

expand_moreWith manual transmission


01W gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
01X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines


With manual transmission	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith manual transmission


01X gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines


With Multitronic	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications


With Multitronic	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filler screws


1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 168 HP engine (2002.10–2005.10)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
manual gearbox

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AMB engines


M10	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreScrews (M12)


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Nuts	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines


M10	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines


M10	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM12


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM8


Nuts	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM12


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L BBJ engines

expand_moreAt the subframe


Nuts	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


At the gearbox	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines


At the crossmember	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L ASN engines

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


At the gearbox bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines


M10	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet 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.

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