2003 Volkswagen Polo Variant Wagon engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All other modifications	14.01–15.49 lbf⋅ft14.01–15.49 lbf⋅ft19–21 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Air-conditioning compressor	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor bracket	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Alternator	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Alternator pulley	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket

expand_moreWith power steering


With air-conditioning	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Without air-conditioning	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


Without power steering	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_morePower steering pump bracket


With air-conditioning	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Without air-conditioning	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
Servo pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Servo steering pump	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Vacuum pump	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Injection nozzle (injector)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection pump pulley


One-part injection pump pulley	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreTwo-part injection pump pulley


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Y engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Bolts must be replaced.
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Bolts must be replaced.

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Radiator mounting	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


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

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. 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_moreValve cover


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

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AEX engines

expand_moreM7


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

expand_moreM8


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

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKK engines


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

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKV engines

expand_moreM7


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

expand_moreM8


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

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters ANW engines


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

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APQ engines

expand_moreM7


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

expand_moreM8


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

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUD engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


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_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASV engines


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKK engines


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters ANW engines


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUD engines


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AEX engines

expand_moreBi-hexagon screws


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreHexagon head screws


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKV engines

expand_moreBi-hexagon screws


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreHexagon head screws


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APQ engines

expand_moreBi-hexagon screws


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreHexagon head screws


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASV engines


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


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

expand_moreDrive plate


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

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreFlywheel cover


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AEX engines	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKV engines	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APQ engines	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreVibration damper

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASV engines


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


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

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


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

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Coupling drive tensioning roller	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel


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

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel


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


Toothed belt guard	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


Aluminium oil sump	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Otherwise	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


Oil filter housing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump


Timing chain	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Otherwise	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Crankshaft sensor	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll other modifications


On chassis	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
On engine bracket	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.

expand_moreSubframe


Inside	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOutside


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


Rear	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm


At the gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Bearing pedestal on chassis	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
On rubber mount	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Catalytic converter	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Exhaust manifold	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Exhaust pipe	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe bracket	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply


Fuel pump	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


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

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


Short screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Long screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Nuts	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Volkswagen Polo Variant Wagon 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 Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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