2004 Audi A3 S3 Second generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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At the cylinder head | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor bracket | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Alternator | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Generator bracket | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
High-pressure pump | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Charge air pipes | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Turbocharger bracket | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Turbocharger coolant feed line | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Turbocharger coolant return line | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Turbocharger oil feed line | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Turbocharger oil return line | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Coolant pump | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Fan wheel | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Radiator mounting | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws in inside-to-outside order. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | Tighten by hand |
Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten cross-wise. |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Replace and lightly oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Camshaft timing chain tensioner | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
Oil pump drive chain tensioner | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
One-piece | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Two-piece | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Two-piece | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt tensioning roller | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt tightener | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Top part of control unit housing | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Oil cooler | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Oil drain plug | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter housing | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter housing cap |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
Camshaft sensor | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Charge air pressure sensor | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Exhaust manifold | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste | |
Exhaust pipe | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Exhaust pipe bracket | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filter bracket | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
Spark plugs | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Starter | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 Audi A3 S3 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
- 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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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 A3 S3 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 2004 Audi A3 S3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2004 Audi A3 S3 generations
In 2004 Audi offered 2 generations of the A3 S3. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.