1997 Audi Cabriolet First generation facelift Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L ADR engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L 1Z engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AHU engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 173 N⋅m engine (1997.1–2000.8) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Class 10.9 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Class 8.8 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Tensioning screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Retaining clamp | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Servo pump pulley | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Tensioning screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L ADR engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Tensioning device for air-conditioning compressor auxiliary drive belt | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 173 N⋅m engine (1997.1–2000.8) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Injection nozzle (injector) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 173 N⋅m engine (1997.1–2000.8) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L ADR engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 2. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 2. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 2. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 3. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Valve cover | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Class 10.9 | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Class 8.8 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Class 10.9 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in steps from inside to outside. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Replace screws. | |
Lateral-fitting screw | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in steps from inside to outside. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Replace screws. | |
Lateral-fitting screw | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in steps from inside to outside. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Replace screws. | |
Lateral-fitting screw | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Class 10.9 | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Class 8.8 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Class 10.9 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Class 8.8 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Class 10.9 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 173 N⋅m engine (1997.1–2000.8) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L 1Z engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
First cylinder row | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second cylinder row | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First cylinder row | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second cylinder row | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First cylinder row | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second cylinder row | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AHU engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tensioning lever | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L 1Z engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Tensioning lever | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tensioning roller | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AHU engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 173 N⋅m engine (1997.1–2000.8) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L ADR engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L ADR engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 173 N⋅m engine (1997.1–2000.8) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
Oil sump top part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
Oil sump top part | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
Oil sump top part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
Oil sump top part | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
Oil sump top part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 173 N⋅m engine (1997.1–2000.8) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Glow plugs | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L ADR engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
On engine bracket | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
All other modifications | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Audi 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Diagnostic Values
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid 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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1997 Audi Cabriolet generations
In 1997 Audi offered 2 generations of the Cabriolet. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.