Tighten screws one after the other using prescribed torque.
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
First stage
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Clutch slave cylinder
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve
4.06 lbf⋅ft4.06 lbf⋅ft5.5 N⋅m
expand_moreGear shifting
Gear rod
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10 × 50 screws
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
expand_moreM10 × 75 screws
First stage
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM12 × 100 screws
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM12 × 120 screws
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM12 × 75 screws
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Reuse screws only 2 times.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
0B1 gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
0B1 gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreOil control plug
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
0BK gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the subframe
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox support
At the gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On chassis
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Audi Q5 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.
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 Q5 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 2012 Audi Q5 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2012 Audi Q5 generations
In 2012 Audi offered 2 generations of the Q5. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.