1996 Audi Cabriolet engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L 1Z engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


Screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AHU engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines

expand_moreClamping screws


Tensioning screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Retaining clamp	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Bottom	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


Screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


Servo pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines


Tensioning screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Tensioning device for air-conditioning compressor auxiliary drive belt	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Injection nozzle (injector)	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L 1Z engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L 1Z.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH.


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreVariant 2


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreVariant 2


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreVariant 2


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines

Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ.


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screws. See figure 4.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreVariant 2


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 5.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreVariant 2


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°


Valve cover	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines

expand_moreCracked connecting rod

expand_moreM8


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM8,5


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreSawed connecting rod


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines

expand_moreCracked connecting rod

expand_moreM8


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM8,5


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreSawed connecting rod


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines

expand_moreCracked connecting rod

expand_moreM8


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM8,5


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreSawed connecting rod


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

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 Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L 1Z engines


Class 10.9	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Class 8.8 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines

expand_moreClass 10.9


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreClass 8.8 screws


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive plate


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines

expand_moreDual-mass flywheel


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines

expand_moreDual-mass flywheel


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines

expand_moreDual-mass flywheel


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Tighten in steps from inside to outside.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Replace screws.
Lateral-fitting screw	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Tighten in steps from inside to outside.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Replace screws.
Lateral-fitting screw	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Tighten in steps from inside to outside.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Replace screws.
Lateral-fitting screw	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreVibration damper

expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L 1Z engines


Class 10.9	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Class 8.8 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines


Class 10.9	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Class 8.8 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


Class 10.9	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Class 8.8 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines


M10	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines


M10	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines


M10	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L 1Z engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines


First cylinder row	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second cylinder row	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines


First cylinder row	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second cylinder row	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.


All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines


First cylinder row	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second cylinder row	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AHU engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All other modifications	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines


On the engine block	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews


Tensioning lever	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines

expand_moreLeft


Top	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Otherwise	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines

expand_moreLeft


Top	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Otherwise	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines

expand_moreM6


Nuts	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Otherwise	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


Nuts	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines

expand_moreLeft


Top	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Otherwise	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top


All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L 1Z engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AHU engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox (M10)


Oil sump top part	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox (M8)


Oil sump top part	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Oil sump lower part	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreOn the engine block


Oil sump top part	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox (M10)


Oil sump top part	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox (M8)


Oil sump top part	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Oil sump lower part	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreOn the engine block


Oil sump top part	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox (M10)


Oil sump top part	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the gearbox (M8)


Oil sump top part	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Oil sump lower part	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreOn the engine block


Oil sump top part	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
All other modifications	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreSubframe

expand_moreM10


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTorque arm

expand_more2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP engine (1995.6–1996.7)

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor


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

expand_moreAt the crossmember


Front	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ABK engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ACE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 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.

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