Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Size Nm
A/C Compressor   25
A/C Compressor Belt Pulley Nut   25
Air Distribution Housing Screw   2.5
Auxiliary Heater Heating Element   6
Condenser to Radiator   5
Drive Plate, Denso, Version 11   20
Drive Plate, Denso Version 2 2   35
Drive Plate, Denso Version 3 3   30
Drive Plate to Shaft, Zexel / Valeo 4   17
Drive Plate to Pulley, Zexel / Valeo 5   7
Drive Plate to Shaft, Sanden   25
Drive Plate to Pulley (version 1), Sanden 6   4.5
Drive Plate to Pulley (version 2), Sanden 7   12
Dryer Cartridge Sealing Cap, Denso Condenser   2
Expansion Valve   10
Fluid Reservoir Mounting   10
High Pressure Sensor   8
Oil Drain Plug, Denso compressor   30
Oil Drain Plug, Sanden compressor   10
Oil Drain Plug, Zexel compressor   10
Oil Drain Plug, Delphi compressor   15
Pressure Relief Valve, Delphi Compressor With Sealing Ring   15
Pressure Relief Valve, Sanden Compressor   14.5
Pressure Relief Valve, Denso Compressor   10
Pressure Relief Valve, Zexel / Valeo Compressor   10
Refrigerant Lines to Expansion Valve   10
Refrigerant Lines to Condenser   10
Refrigerant Lines to Compressor   25
Refrigerant Line Connecting Point   10
   
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