2020 Volkswagen Passat Sedan engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


First stage	Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Second stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor

expand_moreAluminium screws


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°


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


Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Alternator	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Tighten in several steps.
High-pressure line	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump


First stage	Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screw connections need to be loosened or tightened in steps of 90°.
Third stage	90°90°90°


High-pressure pump pulley	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging


Charge air pipes	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Turbo charger	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Turbocharger coolant feed line	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Turbocharger coolant return line	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Turbocharger oil feed line	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Turbocharger oil return line	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump

expand_more1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP engine (2015.2–)

expand_moreAt the cylinder head


First stage	Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Screws 1 - 5
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws 1 - 5
Third stage	360° detach
Screws 1 - 5
Fourth stage	Pretension coolant pump with 30 Nm using a torque wrench and keep up pretension.
Fifth stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws 1, 2, and 5. The tightening sequence is: 2 - 1 - 5.
Sixth stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Screws 1 – 5. The tightening sequence is: 3 - 4 - 5 - 1 - 2.

Figure 1. Cooling system, Coolant pump, 1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP engine (2015.2–).


Coolant pump	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 1.

expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 123 HP at 5000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2014.11–)

Figure 2. Cooling system, Coolant pump, 1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 123 HP at 5000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2014.11–).


First stage	Screw in new screw(s) hand-tight.
Seals must be replaced. See figure 2.
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Third stage	Pretension coolant pump with 30 Nm using a torque wrench and keep up pretension.
Fourth stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws 1, 2, and 5.
Fifth stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Screws 1 - 5

expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP engine (2014.11–)

expand_moreAt the cylinder head


First stage	Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Screws 1 - 5.
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws 1 - 5.
Third stage	360° detach
Screws 1 - 5.
Fourth stage	Pretension coolant pump with 30 Nm using a torque wrench and keep up pretension.
Fifth stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws 1, 2, and 5. The tightening sequence is: 2 - 1 - 5.
Sixth stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Screws 1 – 5. The tightening sequence is: 3 - 4 - 5 - 1 - 2.

Figure 3. Cooling system, Coolant pump, 1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP engine (2014.11–).


Coolant pump	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 3.

expand_moreCoolant thermostat housing


1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 123 HP at 5000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2014.11–)	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Tighten the screws crosswise.

expand_moreCoolant pump drive wheel


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreBearing casing

Figure 4. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, Bearing casing.


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 4.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreCylinder head screws

Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 5.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_more1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP engine (2015.2–)


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 123 HP at 5000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2014.11–)


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Second stage	135°135°135°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Engine block closure screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreFlywheel


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Main bearing	Component must not be knocked down.

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP engine (2015.2–)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2014.11–)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP engine (2014.11–)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


Clamping screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Otherwise	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m


Control unit for intake valve timing	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	135°135°135°
Cap	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreToothed belt guard


1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP engine (2015.2–)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 123 HP at 5000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2014.11–)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All other modifications	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP engine (2015.2–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 123 HP at 5000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2014.11–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2014.11–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP engine (2014.11–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil cooler


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Oil drain plug	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Oil filter	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Slightly oil sealing lips.
Oil pressure sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Oil pump	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreOil sump top part

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Fifth stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage	Screw in screw(s) by hand.

expand_moreOn the engine block

Figure 6. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, Oil sump top part, On the engine block.


First stage	Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Screws must be replaced. See figure 6.
Third stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOil sump lower part

Figure 7. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, Oil sump lower part.


First stage	Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 7.
Second stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Charge air pressure sensor	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	3.32 lbf⋅ft3.32 lbf⋅ft4.5 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_moreOn the engine block

expand_more1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP engine (2015.2–)


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 123 HP at 5000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2014.11–)


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Third stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreOn chassis

expand_moreM8


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM10


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn engine bracket


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


M12	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2020 Volkswagen Passat Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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