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Fastener Tightening Specifications
2005 Audi A6 3.2 TSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Components | Fastener Size | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| ATF check plug | - | 30 |
| ATF oil drain plug | - | 25 |
| Bolts/nuts | M6 | 9 |
| M8 | 20 | |
| M10 | 40 | |
| M12 | 65 | |
| Except for the following: | ||
| ATF Auxiliary Filter to ATF Cooler bolt | - | 5 |
| ATF Pipes to transmission bolt | - | 21 |
| ATF Pipes union nut | - | 29 |
| Front ashtray housing to center console frame | - | 3 |
| Heat shield for driveshaft to transmission | - | 23 |
| Retaining clamp combi nut | - | 10 |
| Transmission tightening specification | - | TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING |
| Transmission mount to transmission support bolt | - | 23 |
| Transmission support to transmission bolt | - | 23 |
| Tunnel crossmember bolt | - | 50 |
| Tunnel crossmember to transmission mount nut | - | 23 |
| Through 11.2005 | ||
| Selector lever bolt | - | 9 |
| Selector lever cable lock nut to selector lever cable console bolt | - | 23 |
| Selector lever cable locking screw | - | 13 |
| Selector lever cable console bolt | - | 23 |
| Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module -J587- with Tiptronic Switch -F189- screw | - | 1.2 |
| Selector mechanism function unit to selector mechanism lower cover nut | - | 8 |
| Selector mechanism lower cover to selector mechanism function unit nut | - | 10 |
| From 11.2005 | ||
| Selector lever bolt | - | 9 |
| Selector lever cable nut | - | 13 |
| Selector lever cable bracket bolt | - | 23 |
| Selector lever cable console bolt | - | 23 |
| Rubber seal to selector mechanism function unit nut | - | 8 |
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.