2021 Audi Q3 RS First generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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First stage | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | Screw in screw(s) by hand. |
Second stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
RS 2.5 quattro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 335 HP at 5300 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2013.5–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
Steel screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor bracket | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten cross-wise. | |
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Alternator | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Generator bracket | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten cross-wise. | |
Tensioning device for air-conditioning compressor auxiliary drive belt | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel-distributing pipe | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Union nuts | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten bolts uniformly in several passes. | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On high-pressure pump | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
On rail | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Lower mounting | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. See figure 2. | |
Second stage | 24.34 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 24.34 lbf⋅ft |
Control tensioner | |
Fourth stage | 24.34 lbf⋅ft |
Control tensioner |
Banjo screws | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
Screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Banjo screws | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Turbocharger oil return line | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Coolant pump | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
RS 2.5 quattro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 335 HP at 5300 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2013.5–) | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
RS 2.5 quattro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 335 HP at 5300 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2013.5–) | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
RS 2.5 quattro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 335 HP at 5300 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2013.5–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | Screw in screw(s) by hand. |
Replace screws. See figure 3. | |
Second stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Screws need to be loosened or tightened in steps of 180°. | |
Third stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Control tensioner | |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 4. | |
Second stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Sixth stage | 90° |
First stage | Screw in screw(s) by hand. |
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 5. | |
Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Engine block closure screws | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | Screw in screw(s) by hand. |
Replace screws. See figure 6. |
Second stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Sixth stage | 90° |
Third stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Fifth stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain tensioner | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Oil pump drive chain tensioner | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | Screw in screw(s) by hand. |
See figure 7. | |
Second stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Oil cooler | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Oil drain plug | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Slightly oil sealing lips. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Audi gasoline straight-5 2.5 L CZGA engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
RS 2.5 quattro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 335 HP at 5300 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2013.5–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Oil pump | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | Screw in screw(s) by hand. |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 45° |
First stage | Screw in screw(s) by hand. |
Replace screws. See figure 8. | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Camshaft sensor | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
RS 2.5 quattro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 335 HP at 5300 RPM, 450 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2013.5–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Crankshaft sensor | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Catalytic converter | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. Use hot screw paste. | |
Catalytic converter bracket | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten crosswise from inside to outside. | |
Second stage | 24.34 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 24.34 lbf⋅ft |
Control tensioner | |
Fourth stage | 24.34 lbf⋅ft |
Control tensioner | |
Lower mounting | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust pipe bracket | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust pipe rear | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Union nuts | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Spark plugs | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 59 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 Q3 RS 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
- All-wheel Drive Clutch Oil Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System 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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