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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
Intake manifold 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside.
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
Long screws 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Short screws 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Alternator 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
Fuel-distributing pipe 2.21 lbf⋅ft
High-pressure line 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreHigh-pressure pump
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreCharging
Charge air pipes 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Turbocharger coolant feed line 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Turbocharger coolant return line 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Turbocharger oil feed line 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Turbocharger oil return line 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
Second stage 90°
Fan wheel 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Radiator mounting 3.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
First stage Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Second stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Screws 1 – 10.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Screws 1 – 10.
First stage Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 90°
Fifth stage 90°
expand_moreScrew 11
Sixth stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Seventh stage 90°
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Crankcase ventilation 2.58 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDrive plate
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Figure 2. Engine block, Main bearing, Screws 1 – 10.
Figure 2. Engine block, Main bearing, Screws 1 – 10.
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 90°
expand_moreScrews 11 – 20
Second stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Fifth stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Sixth stage 90°
expand_moreScrew 21
Seventh stage 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Tighten cross-wise.
expand_moreVibration damper
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
Second stage 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreBottom part of the control unit housing
expand_moreScrews 2 – 8
Second stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Tighten screws crosswise.
Fourth stage 90°
Tighten cross-wise.
expand_moreScrew 9
Figure 3. Engine control, Bottom part of the control unit housing, Screw 9.
Figure 3. Engine control, Bottom part of the control unit housing, Screw 9.
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
See figure 3.
Third stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Fifth stage 90°
expand_moreCamshaft adjuster
First stage 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioner
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreControl drive chain tensioner
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreControl drive timing chain slip rail
First stage 12.54 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel
First stage 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreIntermediate shaft chain sprocket
expand_moreM10
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace the screws and sprocket wheel.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreM6
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Replace the screws and sprocket wheel.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel
First stage 59 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreTiming case cover first cylinder row
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreTiming case cover second cylinder row
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreTiming chain tensioner intermediate shaft
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil cooler
Front 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump top part
First stage 2.21 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Second stage 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Oil cooler lines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Oil drain plug 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreOil filter
Oil filter cover 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Slightly oil sealing lips.
expand_moreOil filter housing
Oil filter drain plug 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Oil pressure sensor 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pump
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOil sump
expand_moreOil sump lower part
First stage Screw in new screw(s) hand-tight.
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
Second stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
expand_moreOil sump top part
First stage Screw in new screw(s) hand-tight.
Second stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
expand_moreEngine management
Charge air pressure sensor 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Use hot screw paste
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreSubframe diagonal strut
expand_moreM12 × 35 screws
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreM12 × 55 screws
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreExhaust system
Catalytic converter 16.96 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Catalytic converter bracket 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust manifold
First stage 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Replace the nuts and tighten alternately
Second stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe
Clamps 16.96 lbf⋅ft
Exhaust pipe bracket 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe rear
Clamps 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFuel supply
expand_moreFuel pump
Preliminary feed pump 81.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
Starter 47.94 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2021 Audi A6 RS6 Avant 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.

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 A6 RS6 Avant 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 2021 Audi A6 RS6 Avant you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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